# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Own transport trip to Hanningfield Reservoir, near Chelmsford (Essex Wildlife Trust)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:15 am
- **Event Description**: A new venue for our Group. Please note that it’s on a Saturday for a change.
The Discovery Centre sits in mature woodland giving us shelter as we look for both water and woodland birds. The area is known for winter wildfowl. We may walk as far as Hanningfield Waterside Park for additional views of the reservoir. A good opportunity to add to your 2026 year list.

Facilities: Visitor centre, 4 hides, toilets, cafe, shop, picnic area at the Discovery Centre. Cafe on the Water at Hanningfield Waterside Park is a short walk or drive.
Distances and accessibility: Three trails of 0.75, 2.25 and 1.5 miles. Option to continue to Hanningfield Waterside Park with further views of the reservoir. Likely route is 2-3 miles with several options to shortcut. Woodland paths can be muddy.
Visitor centre and Lyster hide are fully accessible. Some walking trails are wheelchair friendly.

Parking: £2
Admission charge: £2
Public transport: nearest railway station is Wickford. Buses to Basildon drop off at Crowsheath Lane which is 15 minutes walk to the reserve

Meeting point: 10.15am in the car park outside the Nature Discovery Centre, Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay CM11 1WT. What3Words: barstool.cooking.signal. Grid reference: TQ725972. 
Likely to finish by 1pm but it’s quick to get back to the car park or cafe if you wish to finish earlier.

All welcome. No need to book - just meet us there!
No need to be a member of RSPB or our Local Group.

Image of Pochard: Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wickford/own-transport-trip-to-hanningfield-reservoir-near-chelmsford-essex-wildlife-trust/200029168544154
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Wickford
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park - EWT
- **lat**: 51.647126483571
- **long**: 0.49361706587862
- **full address**: Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park - EWT, Wickford, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Own transport trip to Hanningfield Reservoir, near Chelmsford (Essex Wildlife Trust) being held?
  - **A:** Own transport trip to Hanningfield Reservoir, near Chelmsford (Essex Wildlife Trust) takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:15 am to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:15 am at Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Discovery Park - EWT, Wickford, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Own transport trip to Hanningfield Reservoir, near Chelmsford (Essex Wildlife Trust)?
  - **A:** Own transport trip to Hanningfield Reservoir, near Chelmsford (Essex Wildlife Trust) is organized by RSPB Hitchin and Letchworth Local Group.

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