Natural landmarks · East of England
Hamford Water
In or near Little Oakley.
Hamford Water — a natural feature in england east.
Ian Paterson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Walton-on-the-Naze · 4.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Hamford Water is a named natural feature in england east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hamford Water SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HAMFORD WATER
- Ramsar wetland: Hamford Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hamford Water is a natural landmark located in the East of England. This coastal area is characterised by its diverse habitats, including salt marshes and intertidal zones. It is part of a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), recognising its ecological importance. The location offers opportunities for wildlife observation, particularly birdwatching, due to its rich biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8833, 1.2500
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Thorpe-le-Soken
- Postcode
- CO13 0EZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Nearest railway station
- Walton-on-the-Naze — 4.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2647572 (CC BY 4.0)
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Lighthouses · 3.4 km
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Caravan parks · 3.4 km
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Where to eat & stay near Hamford Water
Places to stay
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Willows Caravan Park
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The British Flag Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hamford Water?
- Hamford Water is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO13 0EZ), in the parish of Thorpe-le-Soken.
- What is Hamford Water?
- Hamford Water — a natural feature in england east.
- How do I get to Hamford Water?
- The nearest railway station is Walton-on-the-Naze, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO13 0EZ.
- Is Hamford Water a protected site?
- Yes — Hamford Water is part of the Hamford Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HAMFORD WATER National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Hamford Water?
- The nearest railway station is Walton-on-the-Naze, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO13 0EZ.