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North Cove Nature Reserve

Suffolk Wildlife TrustFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited

North Cove Nature Reserve — Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve.

North Cove Nature Reserve, wildlife reserves in Suffolk

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
2 h–4 h
Best time of year
Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station
Mutford Thorpe · 3.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access
Visit on suffolkwildlifetrust.org

About

North Cove Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Suffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 52.4570°, 1.6360°.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Barnby Broad & Marshes SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Broadland

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

North Cove is a 15.5-hectare (38-acre) nature reserve between Beccles and Lowestoft in Suffolk. It is managed by the owner and Beccles Bird Society, is part of the Barnby Broad and Marshes Site of Special Scientific Interest the Broadland Ramsar internationally important wetland site, the Broadland Special Protection Area under the European Union Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds, and The Broads Special Area of Conservation. The site has wet woodland, grazing marsh, ponds and dykes. There are birds such as sparrowhawks, woodcocks, redpolls, siskins and the three species of woodpecker. Flora include opposite-leaved golden-saxifrage, bog pimpernel and the nationally scarce marsh fern. There is access from a footpath between Barnby and the Angles Way.

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Coordinates
52.4570, 1.6360
County
Suffolk
District
East Suffolk
Parish
North Cove
Postcode
NR34 7QQ
Parliamentary constituency
Lowestoft
Nearest railway station
Mutford Thorpe3.3 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is North Cove Nature Reserve?
North Cove Nature Reserve is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7QQ), in the parish of North Cove.
Who runs North Cove Nature Reserve?
North Cove Nature Reserve is operated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
Is North Cove Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes — North Cove Nature Reserve is part of the Barnby Broad & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Broadland Ramsar wetland.
Is North Cove Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, North Cove Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to North Cove Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Mutford Thorpe, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7QQ.
Are dogs allowed at North Cove Nature Reserve?
Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.