Wildlife reserves · London
Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve
Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve — 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
- Cressing · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.8360°, 0.4990°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve is an 8.9-hectare (22-acre) nature reserve north-west of Great Leighs in Essex. It is owned and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. This site is named after Mrs Phyllis Currie, who bequeathed it to the trust. It has diverse habitats, with grassland, a lake, woodland and ditches. Birds include kingfishers and grey herons, and 23 species of butterflies and 13 of dragonflies and damselflies have been recorded. There is access from Dumney Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8360, 0.4990
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Great and Little Leighs
- Postcode
- CM3 1PE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Cressing — 5.7 km
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28405000 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Phillis's Lake - geograph.org.uk - 1284770.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve?
- Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 1PE), in the parish of Great and Little Leighs.
- Who runs Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve?
- Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Cressing, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 1PE.
- Are dogs allowed at Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.