Farlington Marshes covers 308 acres of flower-rich grazing marsh and saline lagoon. It is an internationally-important habitat for migratory wildfowl and wading birds. Keep a look-out for dark bellied brent geese, wigeons, teals, avocets, redshanks, and dunlins, plus many varieties of flower.

Dom Stancombe

September 19, 2020

Hiking

Great for bird watching and a nice circular all on gravel tracks. Good for Blackberry picking in September.

Katiejane

March 26, 2025

Hiking

Lovely walk. Uneven ground wear appropriate footwear. No toilets on route.

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1. Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve loop — Portsmouth

4.52km

01:08

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hayling Ferry – Hayling Island Coastal Path loop from Fratton

29.4km

07:25

40m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The Lake – View of Bakers Island loop from Farlington Marshes

4.58km

01:09

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Portsmouth, South East England, England, United Kingdom

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Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve

1. Farlington Marshes Nature Reserve loop — Portsmouth

2. Hayling Ferry – Hayling Island Coastal Path loop from Fratton

3. The Lake – View of Bakers Island loop from Farlington Marshes

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