Islands · East of England
Pewit Island
In or near East Mersea.
Pewit Island — island in the Borough of Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Pewit Island is an island off the coast of Essex, East of England. The site is part of the COLNE ESTUARY National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Harwich and North Essex parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area CO5.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Colne Estuary SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: COLNE ESTUARY
- Ramsar wetland: Colne Estuary (Mid-Essex Coast Phase 2)
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pewit Island is an island located in the East of England, within the county of Essex and the parish of East Mersea. It is part of the Colne Estuary, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a National Nature Reserve (NNR), and a RAMSAR site, highlighting its ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8100, 0.9730
- County
- Essex
- District
- Colchester
- Parish
- East Mersea
- Postcode
- CO5 8TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harwich and North Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Alresford — 5.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q101577967 (CC0)
- commons: Pewit Island - geograph.org.uk - 1276537.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Pewit Island
Places to stay
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pewit Island?
- Pewit Island is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO5 8TR), in the parish of East Mersea.
- What is Pewit Island?
- Pewit Island — island in the Borough of Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pewit Island?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO5 8TR.
- Is Pewit Island a protected site?
- Yes — Pewit Island is part of the Colne Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the COLNE ESTUARY National Nature Reserve.
- Is Pewit Island free to visit?
- Yes, Pewit Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pewit Island?
- The nearest railway station is Alresford, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO5 8TR.