Where is Cockaynes Wood?

Cockaynes Wood is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO7 9JX), in the parish of Elmstead.

How do I get to Cockaynes Wood?

The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO7 9JX.

Who runs Cockaynes Wood?

Cockaynes Wood is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.

Is Cockaynes Wood free to visit?

Yes, Cockaynes Wood is free to enter.

How do I get to Cockaynes Wood?

The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO7 9JX.

Are dogs allowed at Cockaynes Wood?

Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.

Wildlife reserves · East of England

Cockaynes Wood

In or near Colchester.

Essex Wildlife TrustFree admission♿ Wheelchair: limited🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly★ 4.7 · 25 Google reviews

Cockaynes Wood — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.

Cockaynes Wood, wildlife reserves in Essex — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 2 h–4 h
Best time of year: Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
Nearest railway station: Alresford · 1.1 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Cockaynes Wood, the nearest railway station is Alresford, located 1.1 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is CO7 9JX.

Directions on Google Maps →

Visit on essexwt.org.uk

Cockaynes Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 20 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.8560°, 0.9810°.

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Summary from the official site

Cockaynes Wood is a nature reserve featuring a diverse habitat that includes ancient woodland, heathland, and ponds. Visitors can enjoy walking trails through the reserve, observing a variety of wildlife, including numerous bird species and wildflowers throughout the seasons.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

Cockaynes Wood is a 20.2-hectare (50-acre) nature reserve between Wivenhoe and Alresford in Essex, United Kingdom. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust and the Cockaynes Wood Trust. Cockaynes Wood is ancient, and was listed in the Domesday Book. The nature reserve also includes Villa Wood and more open areas, with heathland, meadows, and water-filled former quarries. Wildlife includes a rare weevil and birds including barn owls. A footpath from Ballast Quay in Wivenhoe to Cockaynes Lane in Alresford goes through the site. The areas around the water-filled quarries are closed to the public.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 51.8560, 0.9810
County: Essex
District: Tendring
Parish: Elmstead
Postcode: CO7 9JX
Parliamentary constituency: Harwich and North Essex
Nearest railway station: Alresford — 1.1 km
Opening: Accessible at all times
Official site: www.essexwt.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q28402384 (CC0)
wikipedia: Cockaynes Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Cockaynes Wood 16.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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