The Kench, Hayling Island, Nature reserve in Hayling Island, United Kingdom
The Kench encompasses 6 hectares of saltmarsh and intertidal mud along the southern shore of Langstone Harbour, providing essential habitats for local wildlife.
The location was saved from marina development plans when Hampshire County Council purchased the land and established it as a protected natural area.
The nature reserve forms part of the Chichester and Langstone Harbours network, contributing to regional environmental preservation efforts in Hampshire.
Visitors can access the reserve through Ferry Road, with paths along the east side leading to observation points of Langstone Harbour.
Several converted military boats from the 1950s housing shortage remain as permanent houseboats within this sheltered natural inlet.
GPS coordinates: 50.79300,-1.02000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:16
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