Wildlife reserves · East of England
Maldon Wick
In or near Hazeleigh.
Maldon Wick — 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
- North Fambridge · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Maldon Wick is located in Essex, with the nearest railway station being North Fambridge, which is 8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CM9 6GG, and entry to the reserve is free. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Maldon Wick is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 6 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.7200°, 0.6650°.
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Summary from the official site
Maldon Wick Nature Reserve is an 8-hectare area known for its diverse butterfly population, with over 28 species recorded. Visitors can enjoy a 2.5km walking trail along a former railway line, surrounded by various flowering plants and wildlife, including dragonflies and glow-worms.
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From the Wikipedia article
Maldon Wick is a 6.1-hectare (15-acre) nature reserve in Maldon in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. This is a 2.4 kilometres (1.5 miles) linear site along the route of the former railway line between Maldon and Woodham Ferrers, and it is mainly on embankment. There are many breeding birds, and 28 species of butterflies and 17 of dragonfly have been recorded. Flowering plants include moschatels and sweet violets. There is access from Limebrook Way.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7200, 0.6650
- County
- Essex
- District
- Maldon
- Parish
- Maldon
- Postcode
- CM9 6GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Nearest railway station
- North Fambridge — 8 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28404752 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Maldon Wick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Pond at Wycke Meadow - geograph.org.uk - 973707.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maldon Wick?
- Maldon Wick is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM9 6GG), in the parish of Maldon.
- What is Maldon Wick?
- Maldon Wick — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Maldon Wick?
- The nearest railway station is North Fambridge, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM9 6GG.
- Who runs Maldon Wick?
- Maldon Wick is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Maldon Wick free to visit?
- Yes, Maldon Wick is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maldon Wick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CM9 6GG. It sits within the Maldon parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Maldon Wick?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.