Colchester Natural History Society
Hilly Fields Local Nature Reserve Walk - Nick Shimwell & Ted Benton
Sat 11 Jul
|Sussex Road
Join Nick and Ted for this annual CNHS visit to this important area of acid grassland, broom scrub and oak woodland.
Time & Location
11 Jul 2026, 11:00 – 13:00
Sussex Road, Sussex Rd, Colchester CO3, UK
About the event
Booking is essential for this event.
A walk led by Colchester City Council ranger Nick Shimwell and Society President, Ted Benton. Recent surveys have revealed presence of nationally rare and many Essex Red Data listed species, with more to discover. The emphasis is on insects, but the site is rich in botany and birdlife. Bring any ID books you may have. The event is weather-dependent, so please wear appropriate footwear for rough ground, and ring Nick for up-dates on weather if necessary.
Meet at Sussex Road entrance CO3 3QX. What3words: adjust.carbon.piles. TL984252. For further information and to book contact Nick on 07977 798319.