What's here? at Brading Marshes
Available on site
Guided Walks
Guided Walks
Four viewing points. Hides closed from 26 December. Each viewing point has display boards and simple benches (without back support).
The reserve offers miles of quiet footpaths with a variety of walks thorough varied habitats taking between two and three hours.
Note that not all the paths are on RSPB or National Trust land; many cross private farmland. We regret there are no trails suitable for wheelchairs.
Paths are uneven in places and can be muddy and slippery, especially during winter.
No RSPB visitor centre, but there are designated RSPB displays and information at the Brading station visitor centre, which is run by Brading Town Council.
Current opening times April to September, 10 am to 4 pm and occasional weekends.
Hot and cold drinks and a variety of snacks are available at Brading Station.
Variety of food outlets in Brading and Bembridge and a cafeteria at the Oasis on the Brading to St Helens road.
Not available on site
Brading station car park is closest, there are additional public car parks in Brading Town (charges apply).
Further car parking at the National Trust's Bembridge Duver, 4 miles (6 km) from station) for access to the eastern part of the reserve and Culver Down, 3 miles (4 km) away, for access to the southern parts of the reserve.
No accessible toilets on-site. The nearest main public toilets are in Brading, 0.75 mile (1 km) away.
Single toilet within Brading station available on request (when station is open).
The nearest main public toilets are in Brading, 0.75 mile (1 km) away.
Pushchair Accessible
Pushchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible
Single toilet within Brading station available on request (when station is open).
The nearest main public toilets are in Brading, 0.75 mile (1 km) away.
Restrictions
Dogs are welcome on the paths around the nature reserve. Please keep to the designated paths only.
Please keep your dog on a short lead and under control at all times, due to the sensitive wildlife, habitats and livestock here.
We know that the countryside is a dog walking paradise. It’s important to remember the special surroundings here are wonderful havens for rare wildlife. Even if dogs are very well behaved, wildlife and livestock can easily become startled by a loose dog they perceive as a predator.
Scaring-off wildlife does more than simply causing it to move away; it uses up their energy, decreasing their chance of survival regardless of season.
Thank you for protecting the special wildlife here by keeping your dog on a short lead and under control.
Please be aware that ponies and goats graze on parts of this site. They’re here to do an important job - creating the ideal habitat conditions for some of the special species to live in. The ponies and goats are largely placid, but please keep a respectful distance from them.
Dogs die in hot cars, please do not leave your dog in the car when visiting us.
Please pick up after you dog and use the dog waste bins that are provide
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.