Swale & Shellness Nature Reserve

Walks, England, Kent, Swale
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Swale & Shellness Nature Reserve

Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent

by sutchfun

  • 1hr 30m / 3.2km
  • 16

A family friendly circular loop via Shellness Beach and the Swale Nature Reserve. Endeavours to avoid the naturist beach.

  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

Walk preview

Map preview for Swale & Shellness Nature Reserve
  1. Step 1: The Swale National Nature Reserve car park is here (Shellness Rd, Leysdown-on-Sea, Sheerness ME12). Keep dogs under control or on a lead during bird-nesting season which is usually spring or summer.

  2. With the car park behind you, stop & admire the views. Then, head through the gate and walk towards the sea, straight ahead.

    Step 2: With the car park behind you, stop & admire the views. Then, head through the gate and walk towards the sea, straight ahead.

  3. Continue on the footpath. In wet or wintry weather it may be muddy underfoot. See if you can spot any birds of prey.

    Step 3: Continue on the footpath. In wet or wintry weather it may be muddy underfoot. See if you can spot any birds of prey.

  4. When you reach the sea, turn right.

    Step 4: When you reach the sea, turn right.

  5. We’re going to walk towards the Pillbox and then loop back.

    Step 5: We’re going to walk towards the Pillbox and then loop back.

  6. The pillbox marks the start of the wildlife sanctuary so please don’t go beyond the blue rope. Don’t miss the street art on the pillbox.

    Step 6: The pillbox marks the start of the wildlife sanctuary so please don’t go beyond the blue rope. Don’t miss the street art on the pillbox.

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