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The Great Britain Guide

Forests & woodlands Β· East of England

Salary Brook Nature Reserve

In or near Colchester.

Free admissionβ˜… 4.3 Β· 97 Google reviews

Salary Brook Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Salary Brook Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in Essex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Hythe (Colchester) Β· 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Salary Brook Nature Reserve, the nearest railway station is Hythe (Colchester), which is 1.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CO4 3TH, and entry to the reserve is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Salary Brook Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 51.8895Β°, 0.9445Β°. 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

Salary Brook Local Nature Reserve is a 17.1 hectare Local Nature Reserve covering a stretch of Salary Brook and its banks on the south-east outskirts of Colchester in Essex. It is owned and managed by Colchester Borough Council. The site has a variety of habitats, with the brook itself, pasture, ponds and marsh. Fauna include four species of bats, water voles, lizards, nightingales and reed warblers. Berrimans Pasture has over one hundred plants, particularly ones typical of unimproved damp grasslands. There is access from Scarfe Way, Sherbourne Road, Titania Close and Sandpiper Close.

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Coordinates
51.8895, 0.9445
County
Essex
District
Colchester
Parish
Colchester, unparished area
Postcode
CO4 3TH
Parliamentary constituency
Colchester
Nearest railway station
Hythe (Colchester) β€” 1.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Salary Brook Nature Reserve?
Salary Brook Nature Reserve is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO4 3TH), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
What is Salary Brook Nature Reserve?
Salary Brook Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Salary Brook Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Hythe (Colchester), about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO4 3TH.
Who owns Salary Brook Nature Reserve?
Salary Brook Nature Reserve is owned by Colchester Borough Council.
Is Salary Brook Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Salary Brook Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Salary Brook Nature Reserve?
The nearest railway station is Hythe (Colchester), about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO4 3TH.