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Crowsheath Wood
Crowsheath 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
- Wickford · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Crowsheath Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.6407°, 0.4945°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Crowsheath Wood (or Thrift Wood) is an 8.1-hectare (20-acre) nature reserve in Downham, between Billericay and South Woodham Ferrers in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. The wood has many mature oak trees, with coppiced areas mainly of hornbeam, together with other trees such as ash and field maple. There are ponds in the centre of the site where lesser spearwort grows. Flowers include bluebell and wood anemone, and there are birds typical of broadleaved woodland. There is access from Crowsheath Lane and by a footpath from School Road.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6407, 0.4945
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- South Hanningfield
- Postcode
- CM11 1QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Nearest railway station
- Wickford — 3.4 km
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24883444 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Crowsheath Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Crowsheath Wood 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crowsheath Wood?
- Crowsheath Wood is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM11 1QL), in the parish of South Hanningfield.
- Who runs Crowsheath Wood?
- Crowsheath Wood is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Crowsheath Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Crowsheath Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crowsheath Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Wickford, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM11 1QL.
- Are dogs allowed at Crowsheath Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.