The small village of Wrabness is a good place for exploring the beautiful Stour Estuary. There are several nature reserves and many footpaths with good views across the estuary. The bell tower of the village church collapsed in the 17th century and the bell was moved to a wooden cage which remains in the churchyard today.
Wrabness is on the Mayflower Line.
The RSPB has two reserves on the Stour Estuary: Stour Wood (½ mile) and
Copperas Bay (1 mile).
Trails though Stour Wood lead to the Copperas Bay Reserve with hides and views over the Stour Estuary.
Wading birds, ducks and geese can be seen in the estuary (autumn and winter are the best times).
In spring nightingales can be heard in the woodland and the spring flowers are another highlight.
Some paths may be muddy after wet weather.
Open at all times.
www.rspb.org.uk
Grazed grassland, scrub and woodland overlooking the Stour Estuary.
Waders, ducks and geese can be seen feeding in the estuary. Wildflowers, butterflies
and dragonflies can be seen on the reserve. A surfaced path makes access easy in all weather.
Open at all times.
www.essexwt.org.uk
Coppiced woodland which is a good place to see woodland flowers (including bluebells)
and birds such as woodpeckers.
Open at all times but May and June are best for wildflowers.
www.essexwt.org.uk
