Wildlife reserves · East of England
Howlands Marsh
In or near Jaywick.
Howlands Marsh — 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
- Great Bentley · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Howlands Marsh is located in Tendring, Essex, with the postcode CO16 8GZ. The nearest railway station is Great Bentley, which is 4.5 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Howlands Marsh is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 30 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.8110°, 1.0670°.
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Summary from the official site
Howlands Marsh is a nature reserve located in Essex, known for its coastal grazing marshes and diverse wildlife. Visitors can enjoy walking along public footpaths, observing various bird species, and exploring the unique saltmarsh plants that thrive in the area.
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
Howlands Marsh is a 29.9-hectare (74-acre) nature reserve north-east of St Osyth in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. It is part of the Colne Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest Special Protection Area and Ramsar site, and the Blackwater Flats and Marshes Nature Conservation Review site. This site is marshy grassland, which is low lying and hummocky, and divided by water channels. There are also areas of saltmarsh, which has sea wormwood and golden samphire. Breeding birds include reed warblers, skylarks, lapwings and reed buntings. There is access by a footpath from the B1027 road.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8110, 1.0670
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- St Osyth
- Postcode
- CO16 8GZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Nearest railway station
- Great Bentley — 4.5 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28404698 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Howlands Marsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Flag Creek - geograph.org.uk - 1356529.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Howlands Marsh?
- Howlands Marsh is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO16 8GZ), in the parish of St Osyth.
- What is Howlands Marsh?
- Howlands Marsh — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Howlands Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Great Bentley, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO16 8GZ.
- Who runs Howlands Marsh?
- Howlands Marsh is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Howlands Marsh a protected site?
- Yes — Howlands Marsh is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2) Ramsar wetland.
- Is Howlands Marsh free to visit?
- Yes, Howlands Marsh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Howlands Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Great Bentley, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO16 8GZ.
- Are dogs allowed at Howlands Marsh?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.