Romney Warren
Romney Warren Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) surrounds the Romney Marsh Visitor Centre.
Previous land use involved sheep grazing and gravel extraction which has created dune grassland and seasonal ponds. These features now provide nationally important habitats for a range of wildlife.
The site is easy to explore with three circular waymarked nature trails; the dragonfly trail (0.2 miles), the rabbit trail (0.4 miles) and the sheep trail (1 mile) with information panels about the wildlife and history along the routes. Romney Warren is managed by Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership on behalf of Folkestone and Hythe District Council.
Things to look out for
Great crested newts, harvest mice nests, reptiles, medicinal leeches, diving beetles, dragonflies, marsh mallow, autumn ladies tresses and Deptford pink.
Visitor Information
Open: 24 hours (Visitor centre opening times vary).
Parking: Free on-site parking.
Accessibility: The Dragonfly trail is wheelchair accessible.
Facilities: Toilets, disabled toilet and café available during visitor centre opening times. Picnic area.
Dogs: Welcome on leads.
Nearest bus stop: Warren Lodge (Route 102, 103, 104)
Other information: Please be aware of grazing animals.
