Wildlife reserves · South East England
Bishop Saltings
In or near Hoo St Werburgh.
Bishop Saltings in England South East, United Kingdom.

David Anstiss — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Fort Apache · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Bishop Saltings is a nature reserve in England South East, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
- Ramsar wetland: Medway Estuary & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bishop Saltings is a wildlife reserve located in South-East England. This area is notable for its diverse habitats that support various species of flora and fauna.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4065, 0.6115
- Nearest railway station
- Fort Apache — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q123485102 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishop Saltings?
- Bishop Saltings is in South-East England, United Kingdom.
- What is Bishop Saltings?
- Bishop Saltings in England South East, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bishop Saltings?
- The nearest railway station is Fort Apache, about 3.4 km away. Its coordinates are 51.4065°, 0.6115°.
- Is Bishop Saltings a protected site?
- Yes — Bishop Saltings is part of the Medway Estuary and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Bishop Saltings free to visit?
- Yes, Bishop Saltings is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bishop Saltings?
- The nearest railway station is Fort Apache, about 3.4 km away.
- Are dogs allowed at Bishop Saltings?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.