Farlington Marshes
Farlington Marshes is the Trust’s oldest wildlife reserve. It is 125 hectares (308 acres) of flower-rich grazing marsh on the northern shore of Langstone Harbour between Portsmouth and Havant. Farlington is internationally important for the bird populations that it supports, as well as being a blaze of colour in spring and summer with many flowers and butterflies.
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How to get there
Farlington Marshes is situated just south of the A27 between Portsmouth and Havant (Grid ref. SU 685 045). View a map.
Rail: Hilsea train station is 1½ miles from the reserve with trains from Fareham and Porchester every 30 minutes.
Bus: The First 63 bus runs from Fareham and Portchester to Farlington every hour on Monday to Friday with a reduced service at weekends.
Cycle: The Portsmouth to Havant cycleway runs along the northern edge of the reserve on the south side of the A27. There are bike racks at each entrance.
Road: The western car park of Farlington Marshes can be reached from the east Portsmouth A27 roundabout (signed for the A2030). The track leading to Farlington is a small lane between the A27 westbound exit and the A2030 exit leading to Portsmouth. Caution is required on rejoining the roundabout, as the traffic is fast moving. The eastern access to Farlington can be reached by parking at the Broadmarsh Coastal Park and walking west along the coastal path. This car park is near the A27 Bedhampton exit. From the east, exit the A27 onto the A3(M). Take the first exit and follow signs for Broadmarsh Coastal Park.
Getting around
Several areas of the reserve are open access. See map for details.
The flat surfaced sea wall encloses the marsh on two sides with a surfaced cycleway to the north. The circular walk around the wall is about 4km long (approx. 2.5 miles) and takes in fantastic views over the marsh and across the harbour.
There are benches at 300m intervals around the sea wall, and gates with RADAR locks at the entrances.
Wellingtons or sturdy shoes may be needed if conditions are wet.
Please keep dogs on leads at all times.
Contact Information
Jamie Marsh, Solent Reserves Officer, tel: 01489 774429, mob: 07917 616696
