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RSPB Wallasea Island
RSPB Wallasea Island
Nature Reserve, free entry
Contact
Rachel Fancy - Warden, Wallasea Island &
01268 498620
southessex@rspb.org.uk
www.rspb.org.uk/wallaseaisland
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Grapnells Farm,
Creeksea Ferry Road,
Rochford,
Essex,
SS4 2HD
Details
The aim of this project is to combat the threats from climate change and coastal flooding by recreating the ancient wetland landscape of mudflats and saltmarsh, lagoons and pasture. It will also help to compensate for the loss of such tidal habitats elsewhere in England.
Once completed, this will provide a haven for a wonderful array of nationally and internationally important wildlife and an amazing place for the local community, and those from further afield, to come and enjoy.
Although the reserve is planned to be in development until around 2025, you're welcome to come along and view the progress as each phase comes to life and the marshland naturally regenerates. The current sea wall access along the Allfleets Marsh Trail sea wall is a wonderful place to come to relax and enjoy, whether for walking, cycling, birdwatching, painting, photography or simply taking in the sea air.
Currently we have a bike shelter which also displays posters and information on upcoming events and about RSPB Wallasea Island. At this time we do not have any amenities or visitor facilities at the site.
Opening details
Access to the sea wall is available at all times
Prices
Free entry
There are charges for events, but entry onto the reserves is free.
Also at this Venue
Group VisitsLocation
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TQ 941946 Lat: 51.61675 Long: 0.80228
By train
Rochford, 6.6 miles (10.5 km) away
By bus
Canewdon, about three miles (4.8 km) from reserve - Stephensons Bus Route 60 runs from Southend on Sea. From the village Head east on High St toward Gays Lane. Continue onto Lambourne Hall Road. Continue onto Creeksea Ferry Road. Turn right to stay on Creeksea Ferry Road. Turn left.
By road
From Rochford, Essex, take the Ashingdon road until you see the brown tourism signs at Bray's Lane and follow these to the RSPB Wallasea Island Wild Coast. There are some designated disabled parking bays
Sat nav POI file
If you have a satellite navigation system that can accept POI files, please see our POI page for a download link and instructions.
Other ways to get to the reserve
By Ferry from Burnham on Crouch: The scheduled ferry service between Wallasea and Burnham runs six days a week (not Wednesday) between 10.00 and 17.00.
Could this now be amended to 09.00 and 17.00.
Parking: free
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Children welcome
Dogs accepted
Guided tours for groups
Currently we have a bike shelter which also displays posters and information on upcoming events and about RSPB Wallasea Island. At this time we do not have any amenities or visitor facilities at the site.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is grass
is grass