Wildlife reserves · East of England
Snape Marshes
In or near Snape.
Snape Marshes — 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 · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Snape Marshes, the nearest railway station is Saxmundham, located 5.7 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is IP17 1SE.
About
Snape Marshes is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.1650°, 1.5070°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Alde-Ore Estuary 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
Snape Marshes is a 19.8-hectare (49-acre) nature reserve south-east of Snape in Suffolk. It is owned and managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. The diverse habitats in this reserve include reed-filled marshes, dry heath and mature oak woodland. It has all four reptiles found in the county, adders, common lizards, grass snakes and slowworms. Birds include barn owls, hobbies and marsh harriers, and freshwater dykes provide a habitat for otters. The Sailors' Path from Snape to Aldeburgh goes through the site, but there is only access to footpaths.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.1650, 1.5070
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Snape
- Postcode
- IP17 1SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Saxmundham — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7547294 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Snape Marshes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Iken Marshes - geograph.org.uk - 664722.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Snape Marshes?
- Snape Marshes is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP17 1SE), in the parish of Snape.
- What is Snape Marshes?
- Snape Marshes — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
- How do I get to Snape Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP17 1SE.
- Who runs Snape Marshes?
- Snape Marshes is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Snape Marshes a protected site?
- Yes — Snape Marshes is part of the Alde-Ore Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Snape Marshes free to visit?
- Yes, Snape Marshes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Snape Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Saxmundham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP17 1SE.
- Are dogs allowed at Snape Marshes?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.