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WRABNESS

27 ha

📷 Glyn Baker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome27 ha

Getting here

51.94088, 1.14298

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

7 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

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Essex Way (Stratford St Mary to Ramsey)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

3 signed routes nearby · 11 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Alton Water Red RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Stour & Orwell WalkWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Essex Way (Stratford St Mary to Ramsey)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
South Suffolk Route BCycling route
Named routeRef BRegional cycle route
Alton Water LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
EuroVelo 2 - Capitals Route - part United Kingdom 8Cycling route
Named routeRef EV2International cycle route
South Suffolk Route B3Cycling route
Named routeRef B3Regional cycle route
South Suffolk Route B2Cycling route
Named routeRef B2Regional cycle route
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Horse riding

3 public paths nearby

Public paths

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

About this nature reserve

Wrabness is a 27-hectare local nature reserve situated in Tendring, Eastern, England. This site features coastal habitats with salt marshes and woodlands that support local wildlife including birds and insects, offering a peaceful area for walks and nature exploration.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Seawall at Wrabness

📷 Glyn Baker · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Seawall at Wrabness

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Harkstead Millennium GreenUrban park4.3 km→✦Mistley TowersHistoric site4.5 km→✦Mistley TowersHistoric site4.5 km→🌱Mistley Place ParkUrban park4.9 km→⛪St Lawrence's ChurchReligious grounds1.9 km→✦Site of Old St Mary's ChurchHistoric site3.3 km→

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