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PICKERS DITCH MEADOW

2 ha
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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome2 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 138m away — 8 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

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Cycling

16 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 150Cycling route
Named routeRef 150National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route36 m
Named routeRef 150Length 36 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route378 m
Named routeRef 150Length 378 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface unsealedloose
Main RouteCycling route34 m
Named routeRef 150Length 34 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface concrete
Main RouteCycling route2.8 km
Named routeRef 150Length 2.8 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route420 m
Named routeRef 150Length 420 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

Pickers Ditch Meadow is a 2-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Tendring, Eastern England. This small site consists of managed grassland, supporting a range of plant species and small birds, providing a peaceful place for short walks.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Early Morning at Pickers Ditch

Early Morning at Pickers Ditch

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