Viewpoints · East of England
Half Moon Viewpoint
In or near Althorne.
Half Moon Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
David Kemp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Burnham-on-Crouch · 4.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Half Moon Viewpoint is a named viewpoint in Essex, South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Southend East and Rochford parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Burnham-on-Crouch, about 4.8 km away. Postcode area SS3.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Foulness SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Crouch & Roach Estuaries (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 3)
- Ramsar wetland: Foulness (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 5)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Half Moon Viewpoint is a designated viewpoint located in Foulness, Essex, in South-East England. It overlooks the Crouch and Roach Estuaries, which are recognised as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site. The area is notable for its ecological significance, providing habitat for various wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5966, 0.8501
- County
- Essex
- District
- Rochford
- Parish
- Foulness
- Postcode
- SS3 9XE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Southend East and Rochford
- Nearest railway station
- Burnham-on-Crouch — 4.8 km
Sources
- osm: n8980010878 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Half Moon Viewpoint?
- Half Moon Viewpoint is in Essex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SS3 9XE), in the parish of Foulness.
- What is Half Moon Viewpoint?
- Half Moon Viewpoint is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Half Moon Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Burnham-on-Crouch, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS3 9XE.
- Is Half Moon Viewpoint a protected site?
- Yes — Half Moon Viewpoint is part of the Crouch and Roach Estuaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Foulness SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Half Moon Viewpoint free to visit?
- Yes, Half Moon Viewpoint is free to enter.
- How do I get to Half Moon Viewpoint?
- The nearest railway station is Burnham-on-Crouch, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS3 9XE.