Dengie National Nature Reserve

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The Dengie National Nature Reserve is a large and remote area of tidal mudflat and saltmarsh between the Blackwater and Crouch Estuaries near Bradwell-on-Sea. Made up of 3105 hectares, it is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Protection Area. The reserve is also one of three Ramsar Sites in the Maldon District, and one of seventy-one designated Ramsar sites in England.

The saltmarsh is the largest continuous example of its type in Essex and is home to internationally and nationally important wintering populations of wildfowl and waders. The flats between the tides, and the saltmarshes at high tide, provide extensive feeding areas for these populations, including nearly 2% of the world’s population of Brent Geese and Grey Plover. There are also significant numbers of Dunlin, Turnstone and Knot, and good numbers of Oystercatcher, Pintail, Shelduck, Wigeon, Curlew, Golden Plover and Bar-tailed Godwit.

Within this site is Bradwell Shell Bank nature reserve, which is managed by the Essex Wildlife Trust. St. Peter’s Chapel overlooks some of the Dengie National Nature Reserve.

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Dengie National Nature Reserve

Type:Nature Reserve

Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7US

Tel: 01621 856503

What's Nearby

  1. St James, Dengie is a small parish church serving the rural villages of Asheldham and…

    1.36 miles away
  2. Brewery offering guided tours and Taproom and Kitchen serving our ales, ciders and lager…

    1.81 miles away
  3. One of the largest and best equipped parish fields in the Maldon District, this open,…

    2.08 miles away
  1. The cemetery includes two Commonwealth War Graves. Private E Chinnery of the Middlesex…

    2.13 miles away
  2. Southminster War Memorial is a 2.4m obelisk in the grounds of St Leonard's Church,…

    2.14 miles away
  3. Parts of this historic parish church are nearly 1000 years old, dating back to about 1100…

    2.14 miles away
  4. This church belongs to the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches. It is the…

    2.38 miles away
  5. Orchard Meadows consists of five adjoining meadows, each surrounded by hedges. The…

    2.49 miles away
  6. This site was created in 2002 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the reign of Queen…

    2.56 miles away
  7. Car park, public toilets, football pitch, cricket pitch, bowls club, sports pavilion,…

    2.59 miles away
  8. This Grade II listed parish church has a beautiful setting in the village square in…

    2.67 miles away
  9. Seasons Wood consists mainly of hawthorn & blackthorn scrub. To the northern end of the…

    2.69 miles away
  10. An unusual piece of wartime history can be found on the seawall heading out of…

    2.72 miles away
  11. Extensive working railway museum including locomotives, carriages, wagons, historic…

    3.17 miles away
  12. Affectionately known as St Mary's, there has been a church on this site since 1155,…

    3.17 miles away
  13. Small site accessible on foot from Hester Place or The Pippins.
    Enclosed children's…

    3.2 miles away
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  1. Address

    The Causeway, Heybridge, Maldon, CM9 5FA

    Telephone

    01621 854477

    Heybridge

    Heybridge Creek is a channel that forms part of the flood relief scheme for the Heybridge area. The still, shallow water has led to the formation of a significant reedbed - in spring it is home to many breeding warblers.

  2. Address

    Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HN

    Telephone

    01621 856503

    Maldon

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  3. Address

    Bradwell-on-Sea, Essex, CM0 7PW

    Bradwell-on-Sea

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  4. Address

    89 High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5EP

    Telephone

    01206 302939

    Maldon

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  5. Address

    Sea-Change Sailing Trust, Downs Road Boatyard, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5HG

    Telephone

    01621840982

    Maldon

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  6. Address

    Unit 14a, Mayland Industrial Estate, Mayland, Essex, CM3 6AX

    Telephone

    07947503151

    Mayland

    Local family-owned tile shop providing 20+ years of experience for all of your tiling and construction needs.

  7. Address

    Little Baddow Road, Woodham Walter, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6RU

    Telephone

    01245 222648

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    Behind Park Drive Health Club, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5UR

    Telephone

    07469 883385

    Maldon

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  9. Address

    Maypole Road, Wickham Bishops, CM8 3LX

    Telephone

    01621 892411

    Wickham Bishops

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  10. Address

    Madison Heights, Park Drive, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5JQ

    Telephone

    01621 850222

    Maldon

    In 2012 Madison Heights became home to Sk8ters Roller Rink. Maldon's only full size indoor roller rink, with music and lighting. Fully air conditioned and great for all year fun times.

  11. Address

    135A High Street, Maldon, Essex, CM9 5BS

    Telephone

    01621 853423

    Maldon

    Maldon Methodist Church has a varied programme of worship and activities. The main Sunday service is at 10:30 which features both traditional and modern hymns, with occasional livelier services aimed at young families. There are regular coffee…

  12. Address

    White Horse Lane car park, White Horse Lane, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6QP

    Maldon

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    High House Farm, Old Heath Road, Althorne, CM3 6EW

    Telephone

    07736 276262

    Althorne

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    Woodham Mortimer Hall, Maldon Road, Woodham Mortimer, CM9 6SN

    Woodham Mortimer

    Woodham Mortimer Hall is a private home, with no public access. The 15th century hall with its distinctive brick chimneys, heavily redeveloped in the early 17th century, was the home of obstetrician Dr Peter Chamberlen whose family invented the…

  15. Address

    Scarr Cottage, Stow Maries, Essex, CM3 6SB

    Telephone

    01621 828903

    Stow Maries

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    Upper Plume school artificial pitch, Fambridge Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 6AB

    Telephone

    01621854477

    Maldon

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    The sessions are run by Simon and Ben from Maldon District Council's community health and wellbeing team and is open to women aged 18+ and costs just £1 per…

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    Opposite 17 North Street, Tolleshunt D'Arcy, CM9 8TF

    Tolleshunt D'Arcy

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    The Green, Little Totham, Maldon, CM9 8JG

    Telephone

    01621 891363

    Little Totham

    This small, triangular shaped site is located at the centre of the village. Swings, slide and pond. Pedestrians are advised to take care when crossing the road to this site.

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    160 Station Road, Burnham, CM0 8HJ

    Telephone

    07736 012091

    Burnham

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    Church Road, Tolleshunt Major, Essex, CM9 8EH

    Tolleshunt Major

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