Wildlife reserves · East of England
Carlton and Oulton Marshes
Carlton and Oulton Marshes — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Oulton Broad South · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Carlton and Oulton Marshes is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 151 km². Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.4700°, 1.6900°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sprat's Water and Marshes, Carlton Colville SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Broadland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Carlton and Oulton Marshes is a 151 hectare nature reserve in Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is managed by the Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Carlton Marshes is part of the Sprat's Water and Marshes, Carlton Colville Site of Special Scientific Interest, the Broadland Ramsar internationally important wetland site, the Broadland Special Protection Area under the European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds, and The Broads Special Area of Conservation. Carlton and Oulton Marshes are separated by Oulton Dyke. Birds of prey include marsh harriers, barn owls and hobbies, and there are many wintering wildfowl and breeding waders. Semi-aquatic fen raft spiders were released on the site in 2012 to boost the low British population, and underwater insectivorous bladderworts trap water fleas. The Angles Way footpath passes through Carlton Marsh south of Oulton Dyke, and Oulton Marsh north of the Dyke is also accessible by footpaths.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4700, 1.6900
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- Oulton Broad
- Postcode
- NR33 8HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lowestoft
- Nearest railway station
- Oulton Broad South — 1.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q30623597 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Carlton and Oulton Marshes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Carlton Marshes 7.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carlton and Oulton Marshes?
- Carlton and Oulton Marshes is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR33 8HU), in the parish of Oulton Broad.
- Who runs Carlton and Oulton Marshes?
- Carlton and Oulton Marshes is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
- Is Carlton and Oulton Marshes a protected site?
- Yes — Carlton and Oulton Marshes is part of the Sprat's Water and Marshes, Carlton Colville SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Broadland Ramsar wetland.
- Is Carlton and Oulton Marshes free to visit?
- Yes, Carlton and Oulton Marshes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carlton and Oulton Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Oulton Broad South, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR33 8HU.
- Are dogs allowed at Carlton and Oulton Marshes?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.