TCV
Connecting people and green spaces
Habitat management at Hilly Fields
An activity with North Essex Biodiversity Action Team (Midweek)
Activity date: Tuesday 10th February 2026
Start time: 10:15
Finish time: 15:00
Activity description
TBC
Meeting place
TBC - probably 10.10 at Sussex Road Pick-up from Britannia car park (behind Colchester Town station) at 10a.m.
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Activity location
Hilly Fields, Off Sussex Road Colchester, CO3 3QJ
Site description
Hilly Fields comprises an area of 18.65ha of public space situated on the rising ground south of Cymbeline Way and the flood plain of the River Colne. It has a rich diversity of habitats including acid grassland and scrub and is a popular recreational area for walkers.
Contact
Michael Padmore
Telephone: 07764655682
Email: michael.padmore@tcv.org.uk
Website: https://www.tcv.org.uk/essex
Please bring
- packed lunch
- suitable outdoor clothes
- suitable outdoor footwear
Further info
The site lies within the broad shallow valley of the River Colne on rising ground south of Cymbeline Way. It comprises a range of grassland, hedges, scrub and woodland vegetation in both wet and dry areas, including acid grassland, marsh, tall ruderal and sown agricultural meadows to the west. Scrub and woodland have developed over some of the formerly grazed grasslands.
Site Facilities
- Nearest Toilets - Balkene Hill public toilets