Meadow pipit © David Kilbey
Southmoor Nature Reserve
A coastal grazing marsh and a haven for birds
Location
Southmoor Lane
Havant
Hampshire
PO9 1JW
OS Map Reference
SU709051
Know before you go
Size
11 hectares
Entry fee
Donations welcomeParking information
Parking available on Southmoor LaneWalking trails
Please keep to paths to avoid disturbance to sensitive wildlife.
Access
Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Dogs
Dogs permitted
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
Visit in summer and look out for orchids, wildflowers, skylark, meadow pipit. Visit in winter to see Brent geese.About the reserve
This coastal grazing marsh sits on the edge of Langstone Harbour, and is extremely valuable for birds. Skylarks use the marsh as a breeding site, and a great many waders and wildfowl roost here at high tide. The scrub areas are home to many species of small birds, including linnets, greenfinches and goldfinches. The wet grassland is home to a diverse range of wildlife, and southern marsh orchids grow here in abundance.
Contact us
Chris Lycett
Contact email: Christopher.Lycett@hiwwt.org.uk
Environmental designation
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)