Wildlife reserves · East of England
Sandylay and Moat Woods
Sandylay and Moat Woods — 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 · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sandylay and Moat Woods 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: 51.8290°, 0.5140°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Sandylay and Moat Woods is a 7.5-hectare (19-acre) nature reserve east of Great Leighs in Essex. It is owned and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. These adjacent woods are mainly coppiced small-leaved lime, with a small stream and many flowering plants, including wood anemones, sweet violets, spurge laurel, stinking iris and early purple orchid. There is access by a footpath from Mill Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8290, 0.5140
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Great and Little Leighs
- Postcode
- CM3 1FQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Cressing — 5.1 km
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28405081 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sandylay and Moat Woods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sandlay and Moat Woods Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1305840.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandylay and Moat Woods?
- Sandylay and Moat Woods is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 1FQ), in the parish of Great and Little Leighs.
- Who runs Sandylay and Moat Woods?
- Sandylay and Moat Woods is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Sandylay and Moat Woods free to visit?
- Yes, Sandylay and Moat Woods is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sandylay and Moat Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Cressing, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 1FQ.
- Are dogs allowed at Sandylay and Moat Woods?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.