Wildlife reserves · East of England
Sandylay and Moat Woods
In or near Black Notley.
Sandylay and Moat Woods — 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
- Cressing · 5.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sandylay and Moat Woods, the nearest railway station is Cressing, located 5.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CM3 1FQ. Entry is free, but wheelchair access is limited.
About
Sandylay and Moat Woods is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 8 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.8290°, 0.5140°.
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Summary from the official site
Sandylay and Moat Woods is a nature reserve featuring two adjacent woodlands known for their diverse array of spring flowers. Visitors can enjoy circular walking trails and observe various plant species, including Wood Anemones and Early Purple Orchids, while appreciating the ancient trees in the area.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Sandylay and Moat Woods is a 7.5-hectare (19-acre) nature reserve east of Great Leighs in Essex. It is owned and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. These adjacent woods are mainly coppiced small-leaved lime, with a small stream and many flowering plants, including wood anemones, sweet violets, spurge laurel, stinking iris and early purple orchid. There is access by a footpath from Mill Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8290, 0.5140
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Great and Little Leighs
- Postcode
- CM3 1FQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Cressing — 5.1 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28405081 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sandylay and Moat Woods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sandlay and Moat Woods Reserve - geograph.org.uk - 1305840.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandylay and Moat Woods?
- Sandylay and Moat Woods is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 1FQ), in the parish of Great and Little Leighs.
- What is Sandylay and Moat Woods?
- Sandylay and Moat Woods — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Sandylay and Moat Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Cressing, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM3 1FQ.
- Who runs Sandylay and Moat Woods?
- Sandylay and Moat Woods is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Sandylay and Moat Woods free to visit?
- Yes, Sandylay and Moat Woods is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sandylay and Moat Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Cressing, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 1FQ.
- Are dogs allowed at Sandylay and Moat Woods?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.