2021 02 20

Canvey Wick Nature Reserve

Canvey Island, Essex
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At A Glance

Canvey Wick is a 93.2 hectare Site of Special Scientific Interest on Canvey Island in Essex. Rich in plants, insects and animals, there are as many species per square metre here as there are in a rainforest. As such, it's one of the most important British sites for endangered invertebrates. The RSPB manage 18.5ha of the SSSI as a nature reserve in partnership with Buglife and on behalf of the Land Trust.

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    Suitable for

    Adults & Children

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    Duration

    All day

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    Price from

    Free

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    Availability

    All year round

Discover...

Canvey Wick Autumn Goldfinch In Twig

Spot a variety of wildlife from Goldfinches to Woodpeckers

Canvey Wick Autumn Female Green Woodpecker On Tree

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Why this Destination is great for you.

  • Explore the rspb nature reserve at Canvey Wick on Canvey Island
  • Amazing Viewpoint upon a sandy mound with nice views of the reserve
  • Take one of two trails through the reserve both of which are around 1.6km each from the car park

Photos

Arne Autumn Common Earthball Fungus
Canvey Wick Spring 1048657 Whitethroat Perching In A Hawthorn Bush
Canvey Wick Spring Short Haired Bumblebee Worker Bee
Canvey Wick Spring Southern Marsh Orchid
Canvey Wick Summer 1009130 Hay Meadow Grasses And Buttercups
Canvey Wick Summer Brown Banded Carder Bee
Canvey Wick Summer Wall Brown Butterfly On Coltsfoot Flower
Canvey Wick Winter 1010428 Ice On Grasses
Canvey Wick Winter Wren

Facilities and additional information

  • Opening times: 

Nature reserve: open at all times

Car Park: open daily from 9am to 9pm or dusk if earlier. Closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day

  • Accessibility: Assistant dogs allowed, Nearest accessible toilets are offsite and not RSPB owned
  • Equipment needed: Weather appropriate clothing
  • Toilets: No toilets on site. Nearest toilet facilities are at Morrisons supermarket at the end of Northwick Road on Canvey Island
  • Parking : Height restriction of 2.1 m

Location

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