Plan your visit
Facilities
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Car park
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Picnic area
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Viewing point
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Nature trails
Accessibility
How to get here
The closest station is Manningtree. A really enjoyable circular walk is available from Manningtree railway station. Allow 2-3 hours to fully enjoy the experience.
The 92 bus service from Ipswich stops at the Cattawade roundabout. Walk south from here along the A137 for 0.25 mile (400m) and over the White Bridge. Cross the road and head west along the public footpath to the south of the River Stour.
National cycle route 1.
Park at Manningtree railway station, on the A137 between Ipswich and Colchester. Or park at the picnic site on B1070 c.100m from A137 Brantham Roundabout and walk along A137 towards Manningtree. Follow the signposted public right of way along the south shore of the tidal river Stour.
Sat nav POI file: If you have a satellite navigation system that can accept POI files, please see our POI page for a download link and instructions.
Contact Cattawade Marshes
- RSPB Cattawade Marshes - park at Manningtree train station and take public footpath opposite station entrance.
- stourestuary@rspb.org.uk
- 01206 391153