Wildfire risk
With wildfire risk currently extremely high, we urge visitors to take extra care by avoiding any activity that could start a fire and immediately reporting any signs of smoke or fire to 999 to help protect people and wildlife. Please note, some of our nature reserves are closed due to wildfires, please check before you travel.
Advice on wildfire preventionThu 30 July 2026 12:00 Days out
Capel Fleet
HartyOpenSee opening timesEnjoying a ramble or drive on the Isle of Sheppey? Be sure to make a stop at Capel Fleet, and look out for birds of prey soaring above.
About
This small vantage point offers a commanding view across sweeping Isle of Sheppey farmland. Capel Fleet has a mixture of important wetland habitats including reedbeds and marshland.
Raise your binoculars and watch out for a multitude of different birds of prey hunting over the fields. Keep your eyes peeled for Peregrines in summer, and Merlins and Marsh Harriers in the autumn and winter.
Not a full reserve in itself, Capel Fleet Raptor Viewpoint is a free car park and raised viewing point maintained by the RSPB to provide visitors to the Isle of Sheppey with a great location for bird of prey sightings.
At a glance
10 spaces Gravel surface. Situated directly adjacent to the road.
There are no toilets here, the nearest public toilets are at Leysdown-on-Sea around 3.5 miles away.
There are no toilets here, the nearest public toilets are at Leysdown-on-Sea around 3.5 miles away.
Pushchair Accessible
Pushchair Accessible
There is a small set of steps leading up to the viewing point, but these are supplementary to the main gravel surfaced path, which is wheelchair accessible.
There are no toilets here, the nearest public toilets are at Leysdown-on-Sea around 3.5 miles away.
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.
There are no managed trails here for dog walking.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.
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Contact Capel Fleet
Capel Fleet, Harty Ferry Rd, Leysdown-on-Sea, Kent, ME12 4BG 01634 222480