Wildlife reserves · East of England
Stow Maries Halt
In or near Stow Maries.
Stow Maries Halt — 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
- North Fambridge · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Stow Maries Halt, the nearest railway station is North Fambridge, located 2.5 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, although wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CM3 6SJ.
About
Stow Maries Halt is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 2 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.6610°, 0.6520°.
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Summary from the official site
Stow Maries Halt is a nature reserve that was once a railway stop on the Maldon-South Woodham Ferrers line. Visitors can explore the remains of the old railway platform, which now hosts various fern species and colorful orchids, as well as a variety of insects, including glow-worms that light up the reserve at night.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Stow Maries Halt is a 2.2-hectare (5.4-acre) nature reserve south of Stow Maries in Essex. It is owned and managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. The former Stow St Mary Halt railway station has marshes, a pond and scrub, together with adjoining pasture which is also part of the reserve. Butterflies include purple and white-letter hairstreaks, and there are flowers such as common fleabane and wild carrot. There is access from Church Lane.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6610, 0.6520
- County
- Essex
- District
- Maldon
- Parish
- Stow Maries
- Postcode
- CM3 6SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Maldon
- Nearest railway station
- North Fambridge — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Accessible at all times
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28405098 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Stow Maries Halt (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Stow Maries Halt.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stow Maries Halt?
- Stow Maries Halt is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 6SJ), in the parish of Stow Maries.
- What is Stow Maries Halt?
- Stow Maries Halt — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to Stow Maries Halt?
- The nearest railway station is North Fambridge, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CM3 6SJ.
- Who runs Stow Maries Halt?
- Stow Maries Halt is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is Stow Maries Halt free to visit?
- Yes, Stow Maries Halt is free to enter.
- How do I get to Stow Maries Halt?
- The nearest railway station is North Fambridge, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 6SJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Stow Maries Halt?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.