On the outskirts of Norwich, this is a small nature reserve on the flood plain of the River Yare and is an area of marsh, fen, dykes , scrub and wet woodland.
There is a display board with information and a map at the entrance to the reserve.
A well made surfaced footpath runs across the reserve, coming out onto Marston Lane which can then followed back to the entrance.
Beginning on higher ground above the marsh, the footpath goes through trees to the River Bure. This is narrow and slow flowing here. Beyond is marshland.
At a junction, the footpath turns right across the marsh to rejoin Marston Lane. (Taking the left fork at the junction takes you to the railway line and onto Church Lane into Easton village.)
Cattle are grazed on the drier areas between May to November to help keep down the vegetation and allow wild flowers to thrive.
Back on Marston Lane, turn right back to the reserve entrance, with the golf course on the right and the marsh on the left.
This is just over a mile and is popular with local dog walkers. It is an excellent short walk.
ACCESS
The entrance is reached off the A140 down Marston Lane opposite the Holiday Inn. There is a small car park by the entrance to Danby Wood Local Nature Reserve. This is an area of semi natural deciduous woodland within the site of an old chalk quarry, with footpaths through the reserve.
There is a small disabled parking space a few yards further on by the gate into Marston Marshes where there is an information board and map.
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There is a display board with information and a map at the entrance to the reserve.
A well made surfaced footpath runs across the reserve, coming out onto Marston Lane which can then followed back to the entrance.
Beginning on higher ground above the marsh, the footpath goes through trees to the River Bure. This is narrow and slow flowing here. Beyond is marshland.
At a junction, the footpath turns right across the marsh to rejoin Marston Lane. (Taking the left fork at the junction takes you to the railway line and onto Church Lane into Easton village.)
Cattle are grazed on the drier areas between May to November to help keep down the vegetation and allow wild flowers to thrive.
Back on Marston Lane, turn right back to the reserve entrance, with the golf course on the right and the marsh on the left.
This is just over a mile and is popular with local dog walkers. It is an excellent short walk.
ACCESS
The entrance is reached off the A140 down Marston Lane opposite the Holiday Inn. There is a small car park by the entrance to Danby Wood Local Nature Reserve. This is an area of semi natural deciduous woodland within the site of an old chalk quarry, with footpaths through the reserve.
There is a small disabled parking space a few yards further on by the gate into Marston Marshes where there is an information board and map.
website
more information and short videos
leaflet