Wildlife reserves · East of England
Sawbridgeworth Marsh
In or near Sheering.
Sawbridgeworth Marsh — 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
- Sawbridgeworth · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Sawbridgeworth Marsh, the nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth, located 0.7 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for sat-nav is CM21 9HR.
About
Sawbridgeworth Marsh is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 9 km². Heritage designation: Site of Special Scientific Interest. Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.8209°, 0.1634°.
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Summary from the official site
Sawbridgeworth Marsh is a nature reserve located in the valley of the River Stort, featuring diverse habitats such as reedbeds and grasslands. Visitors can observe rare plants and wildlife, including the Water Vole and various bird species, particularly during the summer months.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Sawbridgeworth Marsh SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Sawbridgeworth Marsh is a 6.3-hectare (16-acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) near Sawbridgeworth in Hertfordshire, apart from a small area in the north which is in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. The planning authorities are East Hertfordshire District Council and Uttlesford District Council. The site is a river valley marsh close to the River Stort, which has a varied wetland flora. Grazing and cutting of the marsh in rotation maintain biological diversity. The site also has an important wetland fauna and many moth species. Uncommon plants include marsh willowherb, marsh valerian and marsh arrow-grass, and drainage ditches and two ponds have a rich aquatic life. The site is always open and there is access from Hallingbury Road.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8209, 0.1634
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- East Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Sawbridgeworth
- Postcode
- CM21 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertford and Stortford
- Nearest railway station
- Sawbridgeworth — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q20740396 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sawbridgeworth Marsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sawbridgeworth Marsh - geograph.org.uk - 1307690.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kecksy's Farm Campsite
Campsites · 0.3 km
Sawbridgeworth Town Cemetery
Cemeteries · 0.7 km
The Bull Public House (650 Yards North Of Station Road)
Historic pubs · 0.9 km
George Fourth Public House (On Island At Junction With Station Road)
Historic pubs · 1.1 km
Good Intent Public House
Historic pubs · 1.2 km
Hallingbury Mill
Mills · 1.2 km
Sawbridgeworth
Museums · 1.2 km
Parish Church of Great St Mary's
Historic churches · 1.2 km
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The Market House
Historic houses · 1.3 km
King William IV Public House
Historic pubs · 1.3 km
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The Red House
Historic houses · 1.4 km
Sawbridgeworth Cinema
Theatres · 1.4 km
Nearby
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Kecksy's Farm Campsite
Kecksy's Farm Campsite — a campsite in england london.
📷 5Cemeteries · East of England
Sawbridgeworth Town Cemetery
Sawbridgeworth Town Cemetery is a cemetery in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Bull Public House (650 Yards North Of Station Road)
The Bull Public House (650 Yards North Of Station Road) in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
George Fourth Public House (On Island At Junction With Station Road)
George Fourth Public House (On Island At Junction With Station Road) in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Good Intent Public House
Good Intent Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mills · East of England
Hallingbury Mill
Hallingbury Mill — mill in Little Hallingbury, Uttlesford, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Sawbridgeworth Marsh
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East of England
Kecksy's Farm Campsite
Kecksy's Farm Campsite — a campsite in england london.
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📷 5Hotels · East of England
Novotel Stansted Airport
Novotel Stansted Airport — a hotel in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Bull Public House (650 Yards North Of Station Road)
The Bull Public House (650 Yards North Of Station Road) in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
George Fourth Public House (On Island At Junction With Station Road)
George Fourth Public House (On Island At Junction With Station Road) in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
Good Intent Public House
Good Intent Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
King William IV Public House
King William IV Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East of England
The Hand And Crown Public House
The Hand And Crown Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sawbridgeworth Marsh?
- Sawbridgeworth Marsh is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CM21 9HR), in the parish of Sawbridgeworth.
- What is Sawbridgeworth Marsh?
- Sawbridgeworth Marsh — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Sawbridgeworth Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM21 9HR.
- Who runs Sawbridgeworth Marsh?
- Sawbridgeworth Marsh is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Sawbridgeworth Marsh a listed building?
- Sawbridgeworth Marsh is officially recognised as Site of Special Scientific Interest listed.
- Is Sawbridgeworth Marsh a protected site?
- Yes — Sawbridgeworth Marsh is part of the Sawbridgeworth Marsh SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Sawbridgeworth Marsh free to visit?
- Yes, Sawbridgeworth Marsh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sawbridgeworth Marsh?
- The nearest railway station is Sawbridgeworth, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM21 9HR.