Portbury Wharf Nature Reserve

Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More
Mar 27th, 2023

I had looked into visiting the wharf for a while as we are avid walkers/nature lovers. So on mothers day we took the decision to take a look. The satnav takes you to a closed carpark as it is being used by hinckley power until 2025. There is no alternative parking nearby. There is some street parking or carparks by the marina which is about 13 mins walk away. The wharf has level pathways enclosed by hedges trees and reens. Ideal for dog walking, cycling and pushchairs. Sadly Hinckley power has ruined this area for the foreseeable future as they complete the new power pylons running through the middle. A real blot on the landscape. However there are a few sweet spots. The 2 hides that were accessible were great for quietly sitting and watching the wildlife and birds. We were fortunate to see lots of ducks, swans, geese, gulls, coots and even deer. There were also an abundance of songbirds in the hedges along the pathway. I will defiantly return once the work has been completed on the pylons to see if he outlook /overall appearance has been improved. The maps and signs are little basic and can cause confusion on what's available and how to get there, I'm sure there were many areas we missed through lack of knowledge. TIP: take binoculars, camera and boots especially on wet days.
Mar 10th, 2023

Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No More
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