Where is Gernon Bushes?

Gernon Bushes is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM16 7RW), in the parish of Epping.

How do I get to Gernon Bushes?

The nearest railway station is North Weald, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM16 7RW.

Who runs Gernon Bushes?

Gernon Bushes is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.

Is Gernon Bushes a protected site?

Yes — Gernon Bushes is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Is Gernon Bushes free to visit?

Yes, Gernon Bushes is free to enter.

How do I get to Gernon Bushes?

The nearest railway station is North Weald, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM16 7RW.

Are dogs allowed at Gernon Bushes?

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

Wildlife reserves · London

Gernon Bushes

In or near Epping Upland.

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Gernon Bushes — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.

Gernon Bushes, 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: North Weald · 1.9 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Gernon Bushes is located in Epping Forest, Essex, with the nearest railway station being North Weald, approximately 1.9 km away. Admission is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CM16 7RW.

Directions on Google Maps →

Visit on essexwt.org.uk

Gernon Bushes is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 32 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.7060°, 0.1380°.

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Summary from the official site

Gernon Bushes is an ancient woodland nature reserve featuring a variety of rare marsh plants and flowers. Visitors can explore the scenic paths that wind through the reserve, which includes historical features like ancient Hornbeam pollards and a network of woodland ponds.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Epping Forest SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Gernon Bushes is a 32 hectare nature reserve north-east of Epping in Essex, England, which is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. It is part of the Epping Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest and Nature Conservation Review site. This site is ancient coppice, with old hornbeam pollards, and many ponds which were formerly created for gravel extraction. There are areas of marsh with large patches of the unusual marsh fern, and other plants include marsh marigold and ragged robin. The site lies east of Coopersale village and can be accessed from there.

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

Coordinates: 51.7060, 0.1380
County: Essex
District: Epping Forest
Parish: Epping
Postcode: CM16 7RW
Parliamentary constituency: Epping Forest
Nearest railway station: North Weald — 1.9 km
Opening: Accessible at all times
Official site: www.essexwt.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q28404682 (CC0)
wikipedia: Gernon Bushes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Gernon Bushes Bridleway - geograph.org.uk - 1317523.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gernon Bushes?: Gernon Bushes is in Essex, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM16 7RW), in the parish of Epping.
What is Gernon Bushes?: Gernon Bushes — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
How do I get to Gernon Bushes?: The nearest railway station is North Weald, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM16 7RW.
Who runs Gernon Bushes?: Gernon Bushes is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
Is Gernon Bushes a protected site?: Yes — Gernon Bushes is part of the Epping Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Gernon Bushes free to visit?: Yes, Gernon Bushes is free to enter.
How do I get to Gernon Bushes?: The nearest railway station is North Weald, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM16 7RW.
Are dogs allowed at Gernon Bushes?: Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.