Wildlife reserves · East of England
Iron Latch
In or near West Bergholt.
Iron Latch — 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
- Marks Tey · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Iron Latch, the nearest railway station is Marks Tey, located 3.9 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is CO6 3QR.
About
Iron Latch is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 4 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.8975°, 0.8328°.
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Summary from the official site
Iron Latch Nature Reserve is a 4-hectare woodland area located in Essex, featuring diverse flora and fauna. Visitors can explore walking trails and observe various species, including Nightingales and Glow-worms, particularly in the spring and summer months.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Iron Latch is a 4.3-hectare (11-acre) nature reserve in Eight Ash Green, west of Colchester in Essex. The site consists of areas of species-rich grassland and ash woodland. Bird's foot trefoil provides food for common blue butterflies, and other butterflies include purple hairstreaks. Nightingales nest in the trees and hedges. There is access from Iron Latch Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8975, 0.8328
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- Eight Ash Green
- Postcode
- CO6 3QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Phone
- 01621 862960
- Nearest railway station
- Marks Tey — 3.9 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28401468 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Iron Latch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Iron Latch 4.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Iron Latch?
- Iron Latch is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO6 3QR), in the parish of Eight Ash Green.
- What is Iron Latch?
- Iron Latch — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Iron Latch?
- The nearest railway station is Marks Tey, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO6 3QR.
- Who runs Iron Latch?
- Iron Latch is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Iron Latch free to visit?
- Yes, Iron Latch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Iron Latch?
- The nearest railway station is Marks Tey, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO6 3QR.
- Are dogs allowed at Iron Latch?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.