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Garway Hill Common

West Midlands  >  United Kingdom

Prominent 360 metre hill in otherwise lowland area. Heath and moorland habitat.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 15 вересня 2022
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Description

Garway Hill Common covers 85 hectares and is largely covered by bracken with a wide variety of bird habitat including patches of gorse, short turf, areas of trees and grassland, and wetter areas around flowing springs. The area attracts several passerine species which are becoming scarce in lowland areas - Вівсянка звичайна, Трав'янка чорноголова, Коноплянка, Горихвістка звичайна, Горихвістка чорна and Жайворонок польовий. Кам’янка звичайна and Дрізд гірський on spring migration. Крук звичайний, Яструб малий and Сапсан overhead.

Details

Access

From A465 Abergavenny to Hereford road, turn south at Pontrilas onto B4347. Parking at Kentchurch church, then two and a half mile walk on Herefordshire trail. 300 metres of ascent. Usually windy on top.

Circular route returns via High House farm and Bannut tree farm, can be muddy.

On south side there is easier access but car parking for max 5 vehicles. From Garway village head west, take first right turn then left after 2km. Road is uneven single track, unsuitable for large vehicles or caravans. Parking is on right after cattle grid.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Plateau , Moors/heathland , Agriculture

Conditions

Hilly , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail , Paved road , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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