Wildlife reserves · East of England
Cockaynes Wood
Cockaynes Wood — 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
- Alresford · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cockaynes Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 20 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.8560°, 0.9810°.
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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
- 51.8560, 0.9810
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Elmstead
- Postcode
- CO7 9JX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28402384 (CC0)
- 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?
- Cockaynes Wood is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 9JX), in the parish of Elmstead.
- Who runs Cockaynes Wood?
- Cockaynes Wood is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Cockaynes Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Cockaynes Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cockaynes Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 9JX.
- Are dogs allowed at Cockaynes Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.