Photo of Ray Island, a nature reserve near West Mersea, Essex, eastern England.

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Ray Island

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Ray Island is a National Trust place in Essex. It is one of eight National Trust places the Albion Guide maps in the county. Nearby National Trust places include Copt Hall Marshes and Tolleshunt D'Arcy. The nearest railway station is Wivenhoe, about 7.9 km to the north-east.

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