Wildlife reserves · East of England
Shotgate Thickets
In or near Rettendon.
Shotgate Thickets — 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
- Battlesbridge · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shotgate Thickets, the nearest railway station is Battlesbridge, located 1.2 km away. Entry to the wildlife reserve is free, but wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is SS11 8NT.
About
Shotgate Thickets is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.6180°, 0.5530°.
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Summary from the official site
Shotgate Thickets is a small nature reserve located on the north bank of the tidal River Crouch. It features diverse habitats that support a variety of wildlife, including over 70 bird species and numerous damselflies during the summer months.
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From the Wikipedia article
Shotgate Thickets is a 3.2-hectare (7.9-acre) nature reserve east of Wickford in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. This site on the north bank of the River Crouch has oak woodland, two ponds, rough grassland and thorn thickets. Fauna include great crested newts, water voles, and over seventy bird species. More than a hundred plant species have been recorded, such as golden dock and dyer's greenweed. There is access by a footpath along the river bank from Battlesbridge.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6180, 0.5530
- County
- Essex
- District
- Basildon
- Parish
- Wickford
- Postcode
- SS11 8NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rayleigh and Wickford
- Phone
- 07876 443304
- Nearest railway station
- Battlesbridge — 1.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 9am–5pm
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28405082 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shotgate Thickets (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shotgate Pond - geograph.org.uk - 1253349.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shotgate Thickets?
- Shotgate Thickets is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode SS11 8NT), in the parish of Wickford.
- What is Shotgate Thickets?
- Shotgate Thickets — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Shotgate Thickets?
- The nearest railway station is Battlesbridge, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SS11 8NT.
- Who runs Shotgate Thickets?
- Shotgate Thickets is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Shotgate Thickets free to visit?
- Yes, Shotgate Thickets is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shotgate Thickets?
- The nearest railway station is Battlesbridge, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SS11 8NT.
- Are dogs allowed at Shotgate Thickets?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.