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Forests & woodlands · East of England

Pickers Ditch Meadows

In or near Jaywick.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly

Pickers Ditch Meadows is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Pickers Ditch Meadows, forests & woodlands in Essex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Clacton-on-Sea · 1.7 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Pickers Ditch Meadows is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.8098°, 1.1590°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

Pickers Ditch Meadow is a 1.9 hectare Local Nature Reserve in Clacton-on-Sea in Essex. It is owned and managed by Tendring District Council. The site runs along the bank of Pickers Ditch, a tributary of Holland Brook. A footpath runs through the grassland site, and hedges have been planted along the border to screen it. There is access from Thorpe Road.

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Coordinates
51.8098, 1.1590
County
Essex
District
Tendring
Parish
Tendring, unparished area
Postcode
CO15 4HE
Parliamentary constituency
Clacton
Nearest railway station
Clacton-on-Sea1.7 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pickers Ditch Meadows?
Pickers Ditch Meadows is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO15 4HE), in the parish of Tendring, unparished area.
What is Pickers Ditch Meadows?
Pickers Ditch Meadows is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Pickers Ditch Meadows?
The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO15 4HE.
Who owns Pickers Ditch Meadows?
Pickers Ditch Meadows is owned by Tendring District Council.
Is Pickers Ditch Meadows free to visit?
Yes, Pickers Ditch Meadows is free to enter.
How do I get to Pickers Ditch Meadows?
The nearest railway station is Clacton-on-Sea, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO15 4HE.