Wildlife reserves · East of England
John Weston Nature Reserve
In or near Little Oakley.
John Weston Nature Reserve — 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
- Walton-on-the-Naze · 3.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
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. Entry to the reserve is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CO14 8LQ.
About
John Weston Nature Reserve 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: 51.8730°, 1.2900°.
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Summary from the official site
John Weston Nature Reserve is a significant site for migratory birds, especially during the spring and autumn seasons. Visitors can enjoy observing various bird species in their natural habitat, making it a great destination for nature enthusiasts.
Read more on the official property page.
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.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8730, 1.2900
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Frinton and Walton
- Postcode
- CO14 8LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Nearest railway station
- Walton-on-the-Naze — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28404704 (CC0)
- wikipedia: John Weston Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Across John Weston - geograph.org.uk - 1390150.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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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 — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- 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 runs John Weston Nature Reserve?
- John Weston Nature Reserve is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is John Weston Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — 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.
- Are dogs allowed at John Weston Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.