The Noak Bridge Nature Reserve consists of 20 acres of mixed grassland, scrub, developing woodland and small ponds stretching along the northern side of the A127 (Southend Road) with Noak Bridge village to the west. The main entrance is at the south end of Eastfield Road, off Wash Road, south of Barleylands (see?map). It is easily accessible and provides the local community with a unique facility for peaceful recreation and education.
Within this small reserve there are a number of distinct habitats. Open, grassy areas contrast with scrubby thickets and young woodland. Some large oak, ash, and cultivated fruit trees give an indication of its past history as an area of plotland carved from old woodland and hedgerow. The presence of the rare wild service tree also links it with this established, even ancient area, though unfortunately most of these were accidently cut down by contractors in 1995.