Reserve Closure
Some of our facilities will be closed on 18 September for an all staff meeting. The reserve trails will be accessible to visitors. Please check locally for more details. All facilities will reopen as normal on Thursday 19th September.
What's here? at Dee Estuary - Parkgate
Available on site
The car park closes at 5 pm in winter and 8 pm in summer.
100 spaces
Shared public car park.
Unmarked bays (managed by local council) .
No lighting
Height restrictions.
The seafront next to the car park is accessible for pushchairs but the public footpaths around the marsh may not be. The RSPB does not manage any of these paths.
Groups are welcome at any time.
With no RSPB facilities, the reserve is served by public car parks and footpaths. The car parks have height restriction barriers making them unsuitable for coaches, however limited roadside parking is available along The Parade.
Picnic area situated by car park.
No viewing facilities, but reserve best viewed from the car park at high tide.
Hides closed.
No nature trails but 3 mile (5 km) circuit can be completed on local public footpaths.
Hides closed.
Not available on site
Nearest accessible facilities in Parkgate.
Nearest facilities in Parkgate.
Prior to your visit, please contact the reserve directly for detailed information.
Nature trails access:
3 mile circuit is generally flat and on good surfaces.
Two kissing gates.
No stiles.
Nearest facilities in Parkgate.
Barbecue
Barbecue
Restrictions
Assistance and other dogs under close control welcome.
Assistance Dogs
Assistance Dogs