Wildlife reserves · East of England
Alde Mudflats
In or near Snape.
Alde Mudflats — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Alde Mudflats, the nearest railway station is Saxmundham, located 7.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IP12 2EN, and entry to the reserve is free. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Alde Mudflats is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 22 km². Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Address: IP12 2EN. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.1520°, 1.5050°.
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Summary from the official site
Alde Mudflats is a nature reserve featuring extensive inter-tidal mudflats and salt marshes, providing a vital habitat for various bird species. Visitors can enjoy birdwatching from designated footpaths, where they may observe avocets, curlews, and marsh harriers among other wildlife.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sandlings Forest SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Alde-Ore Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Alde Mudflats is a 22 hectare nature reserve west of Iken in Suffolk. It is owned by the Crown Estate and managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. It is in the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and part of the Alde-Ore Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest, Ramsar internationally important wetland site, Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area under the European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds, and Grade I Nature Conservation Review site, This three mile long stretch of inter-tidal mud and saltmarsh supports internationally important numbers of avocets, and other birds include black-tailed godwits, oystercatchers, marsh harriers, pintails, wigeons and grey plovers. There is no public access to the site.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.1520, 1.5050
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Iken
- Postcode
- IP12 2EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Phone
- 01473 890089
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham — 7.1 km
- Opening
- Open at all times
- Official site
- www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q38250478 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Alde Mudflats (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cliff Reach - Iken - geograph.org.uk - 463006.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alde Mudflats?
- Alde Mudflats is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP12 2EN), in the parish of Iken.
- What is Alde Mudflats?
- Alde Mudflats — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
- How do I get to Alde Mudflats?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP12 2EN.
- Who runs Alde Mudflats?
- Alde Mudflats is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Alde Mudflats a protected site?
- Yes — Alde Mudflats is part of the Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Sandlings Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Alde Mudflats free to visit?
- Yes, Alde Mudflats is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alde Mudflats?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP12 2EN.
- Are dogs allowed at Alde Mudflats?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.