Wildlife reserves · East of England
The Naze Nature Reserve
In or near Little Oakley.
The Naze Nature Reserve — 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
- Walton-on-the-Naze · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
The Naze Nature Reserve is located in Tendring, Essex, with the nearest railway station being Walton-on-the-Naze, which is 2.8 km away. Entry to the reserve is free, though wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is CO14 8LQ.
About
The Naze Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 45 km². Managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve". Coordinates: 51.8680°, 1.2880°.
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Summary from the official site
The Naze Nature Reserve features a unique coastal landscape with significant geological and biological importance. Visitors can explore nature trails, participate in fossil-hunting walks, and observe diverse wildlife, including migrating birds and marine species. The reserve also includes the Nature Discovery Centre, which offers educational activities and events for all ages.
Read more on the official property page.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Naze SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hamford Water SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HAMFORD WATER
- Ramsar wetland: Hamford Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Naze Nature Reserve is a 45 hectare nature reserve on The Naze peninsula north of Walton-on-the-Naze in Essex. It is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust,. Part of it, The Naze SSSI, is a geological Site of Special Scientific Interest and a Geological Conservation Review site. This coastal site has a variety of terrestrial and marine habitats, and many migrating and nesting birds, such as dark bellied brent geese, sedge warblers, barn owls and whitethroats. The cliff is eroding at one to two metres a year. There is access from Old Hall Lane, where the visitor centre is located.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 51.8680, 1.2880
- County
- Essex
- District
- Tendring
- Parish
- Frinton and Walton
- Postcode
- CO14 8LQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clacton
- Phone
- 01255 679379
- Nearest railway station
- Walton-on-the-Naze — 2.8 km
- Opening
- Open all year round; Winter 10am–4pm, Summer 9:30am–4:30pm
- Official site
- www.essexwt.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q28404754 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Naze Nature Reserve (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Fresh cliff falls, The Naze. - geograph.org.uk - 1187902.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Naze Nature Reserve?
- The Naze Nature Reserve is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO14 8LQ), in the parish of Frinton and Walton.
- What is The Naze Nature Reserve?
- The Naze Nature Reserve — Essex Wildlife Trust Nature reserve.
- How do I get to The Naze Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Walton-on-the-Naze, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO14 8LQ.
- Who runs The Naze Nature Reserve?
- The Naze Nature Reserve is operated by Essex Wildlife Trust.
- Is The Naze Nature Reserve a protected site?
- Yes — The Naze Nature Reserve is part of the The Naze SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Hamford Water SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is The Naze Nature Reserve free to visit?
- Yes, The Naze Nature Reserve is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Naze Nature Reserve?
- The nearest railway station is Walton-on-the-Naze, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO14 8LQ.
- Are dogs allowed at The Naze Nature Reserve?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.