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HOW TO GET TO WILDLIFE AREAS IN ESSEX
This article is for those of us without our own
transport, to travel to the main interesting
wildlife places of Essex. I have included
Ordnance Survey map numbers of the areas which
are essential to finding these places. The
walking times given are only approximate and
are based on a steady pace. It shouldn't need
me to tell you that,as you have no car to run to,
sensible clothing must be worn, and it is
advisable to check with the station on train
times.
River Stour
This is an area of Saltmarsh and mudflats on
the Essex/Suffolk border and also includes the
interesting Stour Wood. The main attraction is
wintering wildfowl and waders.
B.R. Station Wrabness (change at Manningtree on
Liverpool Street Line)
Walking time: 5 minutes 0 S. Map 169.
The Naze
This is an area of Saltmarsh and mudflats, also
including the John Weston Reserve of scrub, and
sandy beaches. This area is interesting all
year round especially during spring and autumn
when a variety of migrants appear. In winter
there are large gatherings of wildfowl and waders
and in summer little terns breed. A variety
of fossils may be found in the cliffs and beach.
B.R. Station Walton on the Naze (change at Thorpe
Le Soken on Liverpool Street Line)
Walking time:30 minutes O.S. Map 169
Hamford Water
This lies next to the Naze and consists of a