RSPB Pulborough Brooks
Pulborough, West Sussex
Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0Photo: Phillip Capper from Wellington, New Zealand, CC BY 2.0
An RSPB wetland reserve in the Arun Valley with views across to the South Downs. Trails lead through wet meadows and wooded heathland to hides, and wildlife that includes lapwings, nightjars and glow-worms.
Highlights
- Wetland Trail with hides over the brooks
- Wooded heathland trail
- Views to the South Downs
- Visitor centre cafe and shop
Good to know
- Dogs on leads are allowed on parts of the heathland trail and public paths, but not on the Wetland Trail or in the hides
Getting there
RSPB Pulborough Brooks, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, RH20 2ELParking: Check the RSPB page before you go: it lists five Blue Badge spaces outside the visitor centre.
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