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Forests & woodlands Β· East of England

John Weston Nature Reserve

In or near Little Oakley.

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John Weston Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

John Weston Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in Essex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Walton-on-the-Naze Β· 3.3 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit John Weston Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Walton-on-the-Naze, located 3.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CO14 8LQ, and entry to the reserve is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

John Weston Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.8741Β°, 1.2862Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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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.

From the Wikipedia article

John Weston Nature Reserve is a 3.6-hectare (8.9-acre) nature reserve north of Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. This site is named after its former warden, who died in 1984. It has rough grassland, blackthorn and bramble scrub and four ponds. Nesting birds include the lesser and common whitethroat, and there are flora such as slender thistle, pepper saxifrage and fenugreek. There is access from Naze Park Road.

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Coordinates
51.8741, 1.2862
County
Essex
District
Tendring
Parish
Frinton and Walton
Postcode
CO14 8LQ
Parliamentary constituency
Clacton
Nearest railway station
Walton-on-the-Naze β€” 3.3 km

Sources

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Naze Tower

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John Weston Nature Reserve?
John Weston Nature Reserve is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO14 8LQ), in the parish of Frinton and Walton.
What is John Weston Nature Reserve?
John Weston Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to John Weston Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Walton-on-the-Naze, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO14 8LQ.
Who owns John Weston Nature Reserve?
John Weston Nature Reserve is owned by Essex Wildlife Trust.
Is John Weston Nature Reserve a protected site?
Yes β€” John Weston Nature Reserve is part of the Hamford Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HAMFORD WATER National Nature Reserve.
Is John Weston Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, John Weston Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to John Weston Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Walton-on-the-Naze, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO14 8LQ.