A large reedbed with ditches and lagoons, set in a river valley floodplain

What you can see

Reed warbler, sedge warbler, lesser whitethroat, bearded tit, water rail, teal, reed bunting, bladderwort, frogbit, a variety of amphibians, wainscot and other specialist moths.

Getting around

Filsham Reedbed is located between Bexhill and Hastings. Access is via the footpath which runs alongside the Combe Haven river, from the Bulverhythe recreation ground just off the A259 in St. Leonards. After one kilometre there is a footbridge over the river.

Please take care on the narrow riverside path connecting the car park to the reedbed, as it is uneven. On the reserve, a raised boardwalk leading to a viewing platform takes you into the centre of this reserve. Please keep to the paths. Fishing is not permitted.

Location

Size

17 hectares

Further information

Nature Reserve guide entry (pdf)

Species Recording Form

Nearest cycle networks to this nature reserve

Nearby SWT reserves

Gillham Wood
Marline Valley