Wildlife reserves · East of England
Fingringhoe Wick
In or near East Mersea.
Fingringhoe Wick — 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
- Wivenhoe · 2.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Fingringhoe Wick is located in Colchester, Essex, with the postcode CO5 7DN. The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, which is 2.6 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Fingringhoe Wick is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 49 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.8350°, 0.9710°.
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Summary from the official site
Fingringhoe Wick Nature Discovery Park is Essex Wildlife Trust’s first nature reserve, established in 1961. The park features diverse habitats, abundant wildlife, and offers various nature trails, making it an ideal spot for outdoor activities and wildlife observation.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Fingringhoe Wick is a 48.6-hectare (120-acre) nature reserve in Fingringhoe in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust, which runs a visitor centre on the site. It is part of the Colne Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest, Ramsar site and Nature Conservation Review site. These former gravel quarries were the Trust's first reserve, established in 1961. Habitats are the Colne Estuary, gorse heathland, grassland, reedbeds and ponds. There are nearly 200 species of birds and 350 of flowering plants, together with many dragonflies, damselflies and butterflies. The reserve is famous for its 35-plus singing males of Common Nightingale in the spring. The site can be accessed by a 30 to 45 minute walk along the Gravel Pit Trail from Fingringhoe village.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8350, 0.9710
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Fingringhoe
- Postcode
- CO5 7DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Phone
- 01206 729678
- Nearest railway station
- Wivenhoe — 2.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28404674 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fingringhoe Wick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: The Lake at Fingringhoe Wick nature reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1520757.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fingringhoe Wick?
- Fingringhoe Wick is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 7DN), in the parish of Fingringhoe.
- What is Fingringhoe Wick?
- Fingringhoe Wick — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Fingringhoe Wick?
- The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 7DN.
- Who runs Fingringhoe Wick?
- Fingringhoe Wick is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Fingringhoe Wick a protected site?
- Yes — Fingringhoe Wick is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2) Ramsar wetland.
- Is Fingringhoe Wick free to visit?
- Yes, Fingringhoe Wick is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fingringhoe Wick?
- The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 7DN.
- Are dogs allowed at Fingringhoe Wick?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.