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Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons

Gloucestershire  >  United Kingdom

298 Hectares of common-grazed upland pasture on jurassic limestone. Many rare plants and insects. Cattle roam free.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 18 listopadu 2022
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Description

Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons are both Sites of Special Scientific Interest. There are many paths through this charming area. In spring there are konipas luční, rehek zahradní, warblers, linduška lesní, lejsek černohlavý, sýkora babka, poštolka obecná and krahujec obecný nesting. Migrants passing through in autumn include kos horský, bramborníček hnědý, chřástal polní, bělořit šedý, gulls and up to 200 kulík zlatý.

Plants include various wild grasses and orchids, plus lady's smock, wild thyme and marjoram. The great blue butterfly has been reintroduced.

Details

Access

Leave M5 at junction 13. Various turnings east between Stroud and Nailsworth give access. Rodborough is just one mile from Stroud station. Click on a P in the map to get directions to that point. The circular walks shown are each about 3 km. Motorists please note 40mph speed limit, due to the ubiquitous cattle roaming free.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Plateau , City/village , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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