Burham Marsh
O.S Map 188 TQ 714615 : Nr Maidstone
Post cod: ME1 3XY
A tidal reedbed of around 11 hectares on the meandering River Medway.
Burham Marsh is a prime point to observe waterfowl and waders particularly during autumn/winter months; and for birds and plants during the spring/summer months.
The meadows are often grazed so please keep dogs on a lead.
Directions
By Road:
On the eastern banks of the River Medway, north of Aylesford and west of Burham.
Cars may be parked at Burham Court Church at TQ 717621. A public footpath runs along the river embankment (the sea wall) from which there are good views of most of the reserve and adjacent meadows.
Public Transport:
Download Reserve Map (PDF)
Key site for
- Typical residents include: kingfisher, cormorant, herons, various species of duck and geese, including teal, shelduck and wigeon and greylag.
- Breeding species: reed and sedge warbler and water rail.
- Wintering species: reed bunting, snipe, redshank and bittern.
- Migration species: swallow and sand martin
- Botanical interest includes the rare marsh sow-thistle and marsh-mallow.
