Accessibility Guide for RSPB North Warren Reserve

Travel by public transport

You can get to RSPB North Warren Reserve by bus and train.

Aldeburgh, opposite Fort Green Car Park. Bus No. 64. The bus stop is 0.9 miles / 1.4 km from RSPB North Warren Reserve.

The nearest train station is Saxmundahm. The train station is 6 miles / 9.7 km from RSPB North Warren Reserve.

A demand-response bus service can be requested (at least 24 hours notice) to provide access to the reserve from the railway station.  Details of the service can be found by calling 0345 606 6171.

Parking

There is parking near the venue. Parking is not free.

Nearest car park is Thorpe Road Car Park, just north of Aldeburgh. Blue Badge holders have to pay to use car parks in Aldeburgh, but tickets are valid for twice the duration of other users. From the car park to the entrance, there is level access.

The south-eastern car park (Thorpe Road Car Park) enables access to a tarmac path running north.  This provides views across the southern marshes of the reserve. 

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

Designated Walking Trail

Nature trails

·      Network of public and permissive paths, largely on flat ground or moderate inclines. 

·      The south-eastern section of the shore path is wide and surfaced.  The remaining paths are narrow in places and with uneven surfaces. There is a short section of boardwalk on the western edge of the reedbed.

·       There are five benches spread around the trails, two with backs and armrests.

·       There are two information boards, one mid-way along the eastern edge of the grazing marsh opposite the small car park and one at the viewing point at the eastern edge of the reedbed.

Viewing facilities

·      Raised viewing platform 0.12 miles/0.2 km overlooking south marsh. Accessed via a short boardwalk and steps.

·      Raised viewing platform 0.27 miles/ 0.45km overlooking south marsh. Accessed via a short boardwalk and steps.

·      Raised viewing platform1.2 miles/1.9 km overlooking north marsh with fixed height viewing slots, but at a relatively low level. Accessed via steps.

·      Raised viewing platform 1.8 miles/2.9 km, and bench overlooking the reedbed. Accessed from a boardwalk and steps.

Facilities

Nearest toilets, including accessible WC and baby changing facilities, in Aldeburgh (½ mile/0.8km) or Thorpeness Mere 2 miles/3km.

Nearest refreshments, including hot food, in Aldeburgh (½ mile/0.8km) or Thorpeness 2 miles/3km.

Accessibility equipment

·      All-terrain wheelchair can be booked in person at 48 High Street, Aldeburgh or via Aldeburgh Tourist Information Centre on 01728 453637.  This is picked up from the East Suffolk Council pay-and-display car park at the south-east boundary.