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Islands · East of England

Cobmarsh Island

In or near Little Wigborough.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Cobmarsh Island — island in Essex, United Kingdom.

Cobmarsh Island, islands in Essex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
4 h–12 h
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cobmarsh Island is an island off the coast of Essex, East of England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Harwich and North Essex parliamentary constituency. Postcode area CO5.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blackwater Estuary SSSI
  • Ramsar wetland: Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4)

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cobmarsh Island is an island located in the East of England, within the parish of West Mersea, Essex. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR site for the Blackwater Estuary. The island is notable for its ecological significance within the Mid-Essex Coast.

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Coordinates
51.7718, 0.8988
County
Essex
District
Colchester
Parish
West Mersea
Postcode
CO5 8LT
Parliamentary constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Cobmarsh Island

Places to stay

Beach huts viewed at West Mersea - geograph.org.uk - 4421151📷 5

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Seaview

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On the beach near Waldegraves Farm - geograph.org.uk - 4421123📷 5

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Waldegraves

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Sea defences by a holiday park - geograph.org.uk - 4421090📷 5

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Stream at Fen Farm - geograph.org.uk - 5115672📷 5

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Fen Farm

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Stream at Fen Farm - geograph.org.uk - 5115672📷 5

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Seaweed and mudflats, St Lawrence Bay - geograph.org.uk - 3677299📷 5

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Waterside Holiday Park

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Places to eat & drink

Peldon Rose Postbox - geograph.org.uk - 4710629📷 7

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Post Office and off licence, Tollesbury - geograph.org.uk - 3674207📷 5

Historic pubs · East of England

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Dog ^ Pheasant Public House sign - geograph.org.uk - 4705928📷 7

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Water pump on village green - geograph.org.uk - 2685520📷 5

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Kingsford Bridge carrying the B1026 toward Colchester - geograph.org.uk - 1851502📷 7

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Elizabeth II postbox on Rectory Road, Rowhedge - geograph.org.uk - 5386427📷 7

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cobmarsh Island?
Cobmarsh Island is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 8LT), in the parish of West Mersea.
What is Cobmarsh Island?
Cobmarsh Island — island in Essex, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cobmarsh Island?
Drivers can use postcode CO5 8LT.
Is Cobmarsh Island a protected site?
Yes — Cobmarsh Island is part of the Blackwater Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Blackwater Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 4) Ramsar wetland.
Is Cobmarsh Island free to visit?
Yes, Cobmarsh Island is free to enter.
How do I get to Cobmarsh Island?
Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 8LT. It sits within the Harwich and North Essex parliamentary constituency.