Forests & woodlands · East of England
Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.8570°, 0.9847°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cockaynes Wood is a 20.2-hectare (50-acre) nature reserve between Wivenhoe and Alresford in Essex, United Kingdom. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust and the Cockaynes Wood Trust. Cockaynes Wood is ancient, and was listed in the Domesday Book. The nature reserve also includes Villa Wood and more open areas, with heathland, meadows, and water-filled former quarries. Wildlife includes a rare weevil and birds including barn owls. A footpath from Ballast Quay in Wivenhoe to Cockaynes Lane in Alresford goes through the site. The areas around the water-filled quarries are closed to the public.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8570, 0.9847
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Alresford
- Postcode
- CO7 8AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford — 0.9 km
- Official site
- cockaynes.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w319405977 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Cockaynes Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Cockaynes Wood 16.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve?
- Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 8AJ), in the parish of Alresford.
- Who owns Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve?
- Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve is owned by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 8AJ.