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Chafford Gorges Nature Park
Chafford Gorges Nature Park — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Chafford Hundred Lakeside · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Chafford Gorges Nature Park is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 81 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.4892°, 0.3000°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Chafford Gorges Nature Park is a 200-acre (81 ha) nature reserve located in Chafford Hundred, England, and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. It includes two Sites of Special Scientific Interest. Grays Thurrock Chalk Pit has been designated for its biological interest, and Lion Pit for geological interest.
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Background
History
The reserve is on the site of three major chalk quarries – Warren Gorge, Lion Gorge, and Grays Gorge which were worked from the end of the 18th century for around 150 years.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4892, 0.3000
- District
- Thurrock
- Parish
- Thurrock, unparished area
- Postcode
- RM16 6RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thurrock
- Nearest railway station
- Chafford Hundred Lakeside — 1 km
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15208658 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chafford Gorges Nature Park (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Chafford Gorge - geograph.org.uk - 39653.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chafford Gorges Nature Park?
- Chafford Gorges Nature Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode RM16 6RW), in the parish of Thurrock, unparished area.
- Who owns Chafford Gorges Nature Park?
- Chafford Gorges Nature Park is owned by | url = http://www.essexwt.org.uk/reserves/chafford-gorges and operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Chafford Gorges Nature Park free to visit?
- Yes, Chafford Gorges Nature Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chafford Gorges Nature Park?
- The nearest railway station is Chafford Hundred Lakeside, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RM16 6RW.
- Are dogs allowed at Chafford Gorges Nature Park?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.