SITE GUIDE

POSTCODE: CO2 0EU GRID REF: TL 962 177 HOW TO GET THERE: Take the A12 from London. Then come off on the B1026 which takes you all the way down to the reservoir, missing out many minor roads WHERE TO PARK: Several locations where you can park and view. The centre gives you plenty of access while the two causeways are ideal. If you visit St Andrews Church in Abberton parking is at end of Rectory Lane TERRAIN: Most paths are hard but best to use stout footwear ACCESSIBILITY:

Public access all year round but check for opening times of the centre FACILITIES: Toilets and refreshments can be had at the visitor centre, web: essexwt.org.uk/reserves/abberton-reservoir

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

Web: essexhighways.org/gettingaround/bus.aspx/trains from London to Colchester, web: ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/service/ldbboard/dep/col LOCAL INFO: Abberton Reservoir Visitor Centre, Church Road, Layer de la Haye, Colchester, Essex. Web: eswater.co.uk/your-home/leisure/ Abberton-reservoir-wildlife.aspx ORGANISATIONS: Essex Wildlife Trust, Abbotts Hall Farm, Maldon Road, Great Wigborough Colchester, Essex CO5 7RZ, tel 01621 862 960 email: admin@essexwt.org.uk CLUB CONTACT: The Essex Birdwatching Society, web: ebws.org.uk COUNTY RECORDER:

Mick Tracey, mob: 07500 866335 MAPS: OS Explorer 184, OS Landranger 168