Welcome to Great Cobb Island

Great Cobb Island is a small island located in the Blackwater Estuary in Essex, England. The island is only accessible by boat and is a popular destination for boaters and anglers. The island is home to a small community of residents who live in traditional cottages and enjoy a peaceful way of life. The island is surrounded by beautiful scenery and offers visitors the opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area.

One of the main attractions of Great Cobb Island is its fishing opportunities. The island is surrounded by some of the best fishing grounds in the UK, and anglers come from all over to try their luck. The waters around the island are home to a variety of fish, including bass, cod, and flounder. The island also has a small fishing fleet that operates from its shores, providing fresh fish for the local community and visitors alike.

Great Cobb Island is also a popular destination for birdwatchers. The island is home to a variety of bird species, including wading birds, ducks, and geese. The island's location in the Blackwater Estuary makes it an important stopover for migratory birds, and visitors can often see rare species passing through. The island's natural beauty and peaceful way of life make it a perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and enjoy a simpler way of living.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 15.2°C

Feels Like: 15.2°C

Wind: 10.1 MPH

Wind Dir: NW

Local Schools

School	Details
Tollesbury School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Garnett	East Street Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8QE 01621869242 School Website
Mersea Island School Foundation School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Tania Wright	Barfield Road West Mersea Colchester Essex CO5 8QX 01206382736 School Website
St Cedds Church Of England Primary School Bradwell Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lyndsey Wood	East End Road Bradwell-On-Sea Southminster Essex CM0 7PY 01621776219 School Website
Tolleshunt D'arcy St Nicholas Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Louise Eastbrook	Tollesbury Road Tolleshunt D'arcy Maldon Essex CM9 8UB 1621860253 School Website
St Nicholas Church Of England Primary School, Tillingham Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Xanthe Glynn	The Street Tillingham Southminster Essex CM0 7TJ 1621779263 School Website
Langenhoe Community Primary School And Pre School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Stevenson	Bracken Way Abberton Colchester Essex CO5 7PG 01206735267 School Website
Layer De La Haye Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Donna Gaffney	High Road Layer-De-La-Haye Colchester Essex CO2 0DS 01206734249 School Website
Birch Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher The Revd Catherine Moore	School Hill Birch Colchester Essex CO2 0LZ 01206330224 School Website
Fingringhoe Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Ruth & Donna Cornell & Parker	Church Road Fingringhoe Colchester Essex CO5 7BN 01206729266 School Website
St Lukes Church Of England Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Martin Moriarty	66 Church Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0SU 01621815456 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Southminster Station Approach, Southminster, Essex, CM0 7EN 7.26 Miles

Wivenhoe Station Road, Wivenhoe, Essex, CO7 9DJ 7.34 Miles

Alresford Station Road, Alresford, Essex, CO7 8AA 8.14 Miles

Hythe Station Road, Hythe, Essex, CO2 8JR 8.52 Miles

Colchester Town St. Botolphs Circus, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EF 8.67 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Mersea Island Cars 01206 384666 31 Firs Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8JS 1.82 Miles
Anglia Executive Cars 01206 385841 63 Colchester Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8JZ 2.08 Miles
Foxy Cars 01206 382899 Bower Hall Farm, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8SP 3.14 Miles
Beckingham Cars And Executive Chauffeur Cars 01621 869993 9 Kelvedon Road, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8TE 3.64 Miles
Beckingham Chauffeur Co 01621 869993 Beckingham Cottage, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8EH 4.96 Miles
Airlink Cars 01206 799997 Harvest House, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0JY 5.74 Miles
Jl Taxi Service 07765 351307 4 Blenheim Way, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0JX 6.06 Miles
Sl Executive Ltd 01621 893409 Pine Lodge, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8LB 6.09 Miles
Wow Cabs 01206 331000 Church View, Colchester, Essex, CO2 0NA 6.11 Miles
S S Cabs 01621 817399 68B Church Road, Colchester, Essex, CO5 0HB 6.36 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Co5 89 - Coast Road West Mersea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 261 - Woodrolph Road Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:09:45
Cm9 160D - Mell Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 23 - West Mersea Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co5 9023 - West Mersea Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Co5 264D - Mersea Avenue West Mersea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm9 240 - Tollesbury Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:15 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Cm0 243 Waterside Old Po Collection Today available until:16:15 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:10:45
Co5 449D - High Street North No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 189 - Kingsland Road West Mersea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 448 - Victoria Esplanade No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 79D - Mill Road West Mersea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 471 - Oakwood Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co5 232D - Empress Avenue West Mersea No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Cm0 486D Downhall Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
The Tollesbury Practice 01621 869204	The Surgery, 25 High St Tollesbury Maldon Essex CM9 8RG
West Mersea Surgery 01206 382015	The Surgery 32 Kingsland Road West Mersea,Colchester Essex CO5 8RA
Church Street Surgery	13 Church Street Tolleshunt D'arcy Maldon Essex CM9 8TS
The Dengie Medical Partnership 01621 778383	The Tillingham Med Centre 61 South St, Tillingham Southminster Essex CM0 7TH
Goldhanger Branch Surgery 01621 869204	Village Hall Head Street Goldhanger Maldon Essex CM9 8AY

Local Stores

West Mersea
Barfield Road
West Mersea
Colchester
Essex
CO5 8RA
01206 384759
Store Website
1.98 miles

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SPAR - West Mersea
41 Kingsland Road
West Mersea
CO5 8RA
01206 382840
Store Website
2.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Blackwater Vets
2 Mill Road West Mersea Colchester Essex CO5 8RH 01206 384999 2.25 miles

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Walnut Tree Cottage
Sf Equine Vets Birch Street Birch Colchester Essex CO2 0NW 07507 825797 sf-equine-vets@outlook.com 5.61 miles

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Spring Lodge Veterinary Centre
39 Church Road Tiptree Colchester Essex CO5 0SU 01621 819704 springlodgevet@aol.com Website 6.48 miles

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Medivet Tiptree (Tiptree Veterinary Centre)
Lion Cottage Maypole Road Tiptree Essex CO5 0EJ 01621 818 282 tiptree@medivet.co.uk Website 6.84 miles
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Church View Veterinary Clinic Limited
2 Station Road Southminster Essex CM0 7EW 01621 774 747 7.21 miles

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Paws Colchester Veterinary Centre Limited
10 The Willows Mersea Road Colchester Essex CO2 8PZ 01206 561407 admin@pawscolchestervets.co.uk Website 7.67 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bradwell Beach
Unnamed Road Southminster Lancashire CM0 7HP 1.84 miles Park In The Overflow Car Park Just Past The Power Station.

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Cudmore Grove Country Park
A Great Off Lead Walk Through The Country Park With A Dog Friendly Beach All Year Round. There Are Many Different Routes To Take And Maps To Give You Lots Of Ideas Of Routes To Take. Plenty Of Places For A Swim Too!! Broman'S Ln Colchester Lancashire CO5 8UE 5.38 miles

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Gosbecks Archeological Park
Large Open Fields And Small Amount Of Woodland, With Small Hills And Streams On Longer Routes. 215 Shrub End Rd Colchester Lancashire CO3 4RN 7.59 miles

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Cockaynes Wood Nature Reserve
A Beautiful Walk Through Woodland And Around Lakes. Great Space For Off Lead. Plenty Of Shrubbery To Sniff And An Area To Play Fetch. Alresford Rd Elmstead Colchester CO7 9JX 7.72 miles By Foot Or Bike: The Site Can Be Reached By Public Footpath From Cockaynes Lane (Alresford) Or From Alresford Road (Wivenhoe). By Car: The Vehicular Site Entrance Is Off Wivenhoe Road, Alresford, Just North Of The Railway Bridge. The Main Vehicle Gate Is Usually Locked, But There Is Still Parking Space For About 6 Cars. The Site Can Be Reached By Walking Down The Track From The Gate. Please Be Aware That This Track Is Not A Public Right-Of-Way; It May Sometimes Be Closed To The Public. Directions From Wivenhoe: Take The Alresford Road And Head Out Of Wivenhoe Towards Alresford. About Half-Way Between Wivenhoe And Alresford, Turn Left Just Before The Railway Bridge. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. Directions From Alresford: Take The Wivenhoe Road And Head Out Of Alresford Towards Wivenhoe. After The Bend To The Right, Go Over The Railway Bridge And Immediately Turn Right. Go Through The Gate, Or Use Footpath, Head Down The Track For About 300M, Through The Metal Gates And Into The Former Quarry Yard. One Approach Is Through Farmland So Be Aware And Keep Your Pooch On Lead Until Safely Past

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Venny/ Lower Lodge Farm Colne Nature Reserve
Circular Park With Big Grass Fields For Games Of Fetch Or Training. Access From This To Other Walking Routes- Wivenhoe Trail Along River Colne , Wivenhoe Woods To King George V Park, Field Route To University Of Essex Grounds. Fair Warning, Woodland Walk Can Get Pretty Muddy! 67 Vanessa Dr Wivenhoe Colchester CO7 9PB 7.86 miles Free Parking On Housing Estate. Dog Bins On Route. Can Turn Off Trail For Woodland Walk Versus Park.

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Paglesham Sea Wall And Churchend
Farmland, Sea Walls And A Tiny Little Village. A Circular Walk That Takes You All The Way Around Paglesham And The Surrounding Area Which Is Great If You're Looking For Something To Keep You Occupied For A Few Hours. Lots Of Birdlife, Boats And Views Out Towards Burnham. Fairly Flat, But Will Take Around 2 Hours To Cover The Whole Walk. 1 Post Office Row Rochford Lancashire SS4 2DJ 11.75 miles We Start The Walk At Churchend And Walk All The Way Round. You Can Park Outside The Church Or Old Post Office.

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Weather Forecast

Thursday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear
Temp	11.2°C	9.5°C	8.6°C	8°C	10.4°C	16.1°C	20.5°C	23.1°C	24°C	21.9°C	16.9°C	14.6°C
Feels Like	10.2°C	8.1°C	7°C	6.2°C	9°C	15.7°C	20.4°C	23.4°C	24°C	21.9°C	16.9°C	14.2°C

Friday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Clear	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Thundery outbreaks in nearby	Overcast	Overcast
Temp	13.3°C	12.5°C	12.1°C	11.9°C	13.9°C	16.2°C	17.9°C	18.7°C	18.9°C	18.6°C	17.9°C	19°C
Feels Like	12.6°C	11.8°C	11.3°C	11°C	13.5°C	16°C	17.9°C	18.7°C	18.9°C	18.6°C	17.9°C	19°C

Saturday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear
Temp	17.4°C	16.7°C	16.3°C	15.9°C	16.4°C	17.9°C	20.2°C	22.3°C	22.1°C	19.7°C	17.1°C	16.6°C
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