Where is Aberton Reservoir?

Aberton Reservoir is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO2 0JW), in the parish of Layer-de-la-Haye.

How do I get to Aberton Reservoir?

The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO2 0JW.

Is Aberton Reservoir a protected site?

Yes — Aberton Reservoir is part of the Abberton Reservoir SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Abberton Reservoir Ramsar wetland.

How do I get to Aberton Reservoir?

The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO2 0JW.

Reservoirs & lochs · East of England

Aberton Reservoir

In or near Little Wigborough.

Aberton Reservoir — a reservoir in england east.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2.5 h
Nearest railway station: Wivenhoe · 6.9 km

Dog-friendly

A British reservoir — artificial impoundment for water supply, hydro-power or flood management. Many are open for recreation.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Abberton Reservoir SSSI
Ramsar wetland: Abberton Reservoir

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Aberton Reservoir is a large freshwater reservoir located in the East of England. It serves as a significant water supply source and is also known for its role in wildlife conservation. The reservoir attracts various bird species, making it a point of interest for birdwatchers. Visitors can expect a scenic environment suitable for walks and nature observation.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates: 51.8276, 0.8667
County: Essex
District: Colchester
Parish: Layer-de-la-Haye
Postcode: CO2 0JW
Parliamentary constituency: Witham
Nearest railway station: Wivenhoe — 6.9 km

Sources

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Wildlife reserves · East of England

Abberton Reservoir

Abberton Reservoir — reservoir in the United Kingdom.

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Historic houses · East of England

Malting Green House

Malting Green House — house in Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, England, UK.

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Public art & sculpture · East of England

Layer de la Haye Village Sign

Layer de la Haye Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.

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Villages · East of England

Peldon

Peldon — a village in england east.

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Villages · East of England

Layer de la Haye

Layer de la Haye — a village in england east.

A spring morning near Abberton - geograph.org.uk - 6669640

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Manor houses · East of England

Abberton Manor

Abberton Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-east, United Kingdom.

↗ heritagemanor.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Aberton Reservoir

Places to stay

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Hotels · East of England

Red Lion Hotel

Red Lion Hotel — a hotel in england east.

↗ brook-hotels.co.uk

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Campsites · East of England

Colchester Country Park

Colchester Country Park — a campsite in england east.

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Hotels · East of England

The George

The George — a hotel in england east.

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Caravan parks · East of England

Seaview

Seaview — a caravan park in england east.

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Hotels · East of England

Greyfriars

Greyfriars — a hotel in england east.

↗ greyfriarscolchester.co.uk

Clingoe Hill, Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 7798391

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Hostels · East of England

The Copse

The Copse — a hostel in england east.