Hollesley and Boyton Marshes Walk
This circular walk takes you from the village of Hollesley to the RSPB Boyton Marshes Nature Reserve in the Suffolk Coasts and Heaths AONB.
The walk includes a section along the Suffolk Coast Path which runs along the River Ore and Hollesley Bay.
Boyton forms part of a larger network of protected habitats within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The reserve consists of grazing marshes, reedbeds, ditches, and saltmarshes, creating a diverse environment that supports a wide range of wildlife.
The marshes are particularly important for birdlife. In winter, large numbers of wigeons, teals, and Brent geese can be seen foraging in the wet grasslands, while birds of prey such as marsh harriers and peregrine falcons hunt overhead. In spring and summer, avocets, lapwings, and redshanks breed on the reserve, taking advantage of the shallow pools and wet meadows. The reedbeds provide shelter for bearded tits and reed warblers, while barn owls can often be seen hunting at dusk. The ditches and wetland areas also attract bitterns, which are occasionally spotted moving through the reeds.
At the western end of the route you can visit Shingle Street where there is an old Martello Tower.
Hollesley and Boyton Marshes Ordnance Survey Map 
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Hollesley and Boyton Marshes Open Street Map 
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Hollesley and Boyton Marshes OS Map 
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Hollesley and Boyton Marshes Open Street Map 
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Cottages in Hollesley
A drainage dyke on Butley Marshes near to Boyton. Mammals such as otters and water voles inhabit the waterways, though they are elusive. The reserve’s grasslands are home to hares, while the nearby estuary supports common and grey seals, which can sometimes be seen basking on the mudflats. The vegetation includes salt-tolerant plants such as sea aster and glasswort in the more coastal sections, while wetter areas support marsh orchids and ragged-robin.
Sea Wall. Boyton Marshes is a relatively quiet reserve with few visitor facilities, making it an excellent location for those seeking a peaceful wildlife-watching experience. Walking trails connect the reserve to neighbouring Hollesley Marshes and Shingle Street, offering scenic routes along the Suffolk coast and estuary.
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