The reserve is located on the southern bank of the River Stour between Manningtree and Harwich, and is a mixture of unimproved grassland, wooded areas and marshland with extensive intertidal mudflats and saltmarsh. A network of paths and specially designed ramps makes for easy access for the disabled visitor. You can enjoy both Coppice woodland and watching waders on the estuary. In the spring, nightingales can be heard.
