Filsham Reedbed | |
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Type | Local Nature Reserve |
Location | St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex |
OS grid | TQ 777 097 |
Area | 18.5 hectares (46 acres) |
Managed by | Sussex Wildlife Trust |
Filsham Reedbed is an 18.5-hectare (46-acre) Local Nature Reserve on the western outskirts of St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex. It is owned by Hastings Borough Council and managed by Sussex Wildlife Trust.[1][2][3] It is part of Combe Haven Site of Special Scientific Interest.[4]
This is one of the largest reedbeds in the county and it also has areas of grazing marsh, swamp and ancient woodland. There is a wide variety of plants and over 1000 species of invertebrates have been recorded. The bird life is also important and diverse.[3]
There is access from Reedswood Road and from a footpath alongside Combe Haven river.