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Welcome to
Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve

Open to the public throughout the year Cockaynes wood is a matrix of habitats and various wild-life.

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Location

OS: TM052 215, What3Words: fool.blown.deduced 

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Size
22 hectares

Parking information
Limited parking at entrance of track

 

Grazing animals
Buffalo, rare breed Sheep and pigs grazing at various times of year

 

Walking trails
Circular walks around site

 

Access
Hard surface (sand and gravel) through open habitat, while the woods can be wet and boggy with a partial boardwalk and gravel path through Villa woods. There are some gentle inclines

 

Dogs
Dogs permitted under effective control


Facilities
Picnic areas with benches

As a non-profit organization, we rely on the support of our community to continue our important work. Your donation will help us protect and preserve this unique habitat for generations to come.

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Alresford Road
Wivenhoe

Colchester

Essex

CO7 9JX

enquiries@cockaynes.org.uk

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© 2024 Cockaynes Wood Trust. Registered Charity Number 210065    VAT Registered 945 7459 77    Company Number 00638666

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