Wildlife reserves · East of England
Copperas Wood
In or near Ramsey.
Copperas Wood — nature reserve in Essex, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Wrabness · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Copperas Wood, the nearest railway station is Wrabness, located 1.9 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CO12 5NF.
About
Copperas Wood is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 14 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Part of Stour and Copperas Woods, Ramsey. Wikidata describes it as: "nature reserve in Essex, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.9390°, 1.2000°.
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Summary from the official site
Copperas Wood Nature Reserve is a flourishing area of ancient woodland located on the edge of the Stour Estuary. Visitors can explore its diverse wildlife, including various bird species and blooming wildflowers, particularly from April to July.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stour and Copperas Woods, Ramsey SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stour Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
- Ramsar wetland: Stour and Orwell Estuaries
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Copperas Wood is a 13.8-hectare (34-acre) nature reserve between Ramsey and Wrabness in Essex. It is owned and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, and is part of the Stour and Copperas Woods, Ramsey Site of Special Scientific Interest. This is ancient sweet chestnut and hornbeam coppice. The Great Storm of 1987 caused severe damage, and some areas have been left to regenerate naturally. Around 100 bird species have been observed, out of which 43 are nesting, and there are 23 butterfly species and over 300 of moths. The Essex Way goes through the reserve from Wrabness Road.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.9390, 1.2000
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Ramsey and Parkeston
- Postcode
- CO12 5NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Wrabness — 1.9 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28402151 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Copperas Wood (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Honeysuckle Path - geograph.org.uk - 1364511.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Copperas Wood?
- Copperas Wood is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO12 5NF), in the parish of Ramsey and Parkeston.
- What is Copperas Wood?
- Copperas Wood — nature reserve in Essex, England, UK.
- How do I get to Copperas Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Wrabness, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO12 5NF.
- Who runs Copperas Wood?
- Copperas Wood is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Copperas Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Copperas Wood is part of the Stour and Copperas Woods, Ramsey SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Stour Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Copperas Wood free to visit?
- Yes, Copperas Wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Copperas Wood?
- The nearest railway station is Wrabness, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO12 5NF.
- Are dogs allowed at Copperas Wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.