The Oare Marshes on the north coast of Kent to the north west of Faversham bordering The Swale. They include an internationally important nature reserve known especially as a site for migratory birds.
Map reference: O.S. Map 178 TR 013 647 51°20′46″N 0°53′20″E / 51.346°N 0.889°ECoordinates: 51°20′46″N 0°53′20″E / 51.346°N 0.889°E, on the south bank of the Swale Sea Channel, 11/2 miles north of Oare Village, near Faversham, Kent, England. Bus 333 from Faversham, Sittingbourne and Maidstone to Oare village (11/2 miles).
Oare Marshes are a Local Nature Reserve. They are also part of The Swale Site of Special Scientific Interest, and a Ramsar Site.
Car parking is provided opposite the Watch House, near the sea wall at the end of the Harty Ferry Road. Access is restricted to the public footpath and nature trail to minimise disturbance to roosting, feeding and breeding birds. The whole reserve may be observed from the nature trail and viewing hides. For those who need to use a car or wheelchair, there is a disabled only car park 300m from the hide overlooking the east flood. This hide is wheelchair accessible, and reached along firm level paths. There is also good viewing from the road itself, especially over the east flood. A nature trail leaflet is available on request.