What's here? at Canvey Wick
Available on site
Car park open daily from 8am to 5pm. There are accessible parking spaces and parking is free.
There is a Buglife Community Warden for this site.
Details can be found on the Canvey Wick Community Facebook group or via the events section of the Canvey Wick Buglife webpage.
You can also email jo.loman@buglife.org.uk or phone 07880 316034
Bee trail and orchid trail, both around 0.9 miles/1.6km each from the car park.
Both have a loose surface and seating available at intervals.
Please contact the Buglife Community Warden to arrange onsite or outreach sessions for schools and colleges.
Email jo.loman@buglife.org.uk or phone 07880 316034.
Not available on site
No toilets on site. Nearest toilet facilities are at Morrisons supermarket at the end of Northwick Road on Canvey Island.
No toilets on site. Nearest toilet facilities are at Morrisons supermarket at the end of Northwick Road on Canvey Island.
Pushchair Accessible
Wheelchair Accessible
No toilets on site. Nearest toilet facilities are at Morrisons supermarket at the end of Northwick Road on Canvey Island.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest place for refreshments is Morrisons supermarket at the end of Northwick Road on Canvey Island.
We recommend you bring your own refreshments if this is likely to affect your visit.
Restrictions
Dogs are welcome on site but due to the sensitive nature of the nature reserve please keep to the following rules:
Enjoy your walk along the main trails but please keep your dog on a lead.
If you see other visitors, please bring your dog to a short lead as some visitors are not confident around dogs.
Keep a look out for horses! Ensure both your dog and the horses remain safe by keeping a short lead and giving distance to horses and riders.
Control or train dogs not to chase wildlife.
Clean up after your dog and use the dog waste bins provided at the car park and reserve entrance.
Thank you for being a responsible dog owner.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve.