Wildlife reserves · East of England
Colne Point nature reserve
Colne Point nature reserve — Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserve in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Clacton-on-Sea · 7.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Colne Point nature reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 276 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust nature reserve in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.7710°, 1.0540°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: COLNE ESTUARY
- Ramsar wetland: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Colne Point is a 276.4-hectare (683-acre) nature reserve south-west of St Osyth in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. It is part of the Colne Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest, national nature reserve, Ramsar site, Nature Conservation Review site and Special Protection Area. It is also part of the Essex Estuaries Special Area of Conservation. The site is shingle surrounding saltmarsh, and Ray Creek flows through it. It is a breeding ground for many birds, and a feeding area for migrants. There are many invertebrates which are on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, and flora include the nationally rare golden samphire and small cord-grass. There is access to the reserve from the road between St Osyth and Lee Wick Farm. Some areas are liable to flooding at high tides.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7710, 1.0540
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- St Osyth
- Postcode
- CO16 8ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Nearest railway station
- Clacton-on-Sea — 7.4 km
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24651795 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Colne Point (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Colne Point Nature Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 735415.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colne Point nature reserve?
- Colne Point nature reserve is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO16 8ET), in the parish of St Osyth.
- Who runs Colne Point nature reserve?
- Colne Point nature reserve is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Colne Point nature reserve a protected site?
- Yes — Colne Point nature reserve is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the COLNE ESTUARY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Colne Point nature reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Colne Point nature reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Colne Point nature reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO16 8ET.
- Are dogs allowed at Colne Point nature reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.