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Radford Park and Hooe Lake

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Radford Park and Hooe Lake are situated in a suburb in South East Plymouth.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 17 listopadu 2020

Description

Radford Park is reasonably wooded with open grassland, it has a freshwater lake that can hold polák chocholačka and polák velký. The barrage at the northern end divides the freshwater lake with the sea water Hooe Lake. Both areas are reasonably sheltered and can hold more unusual and nationally rare species. When there is rough weather in sea areas especially in Plymouth Sound close to the West many birds seek shelter here.

Details

Access

Leave Plymouth City centre on the A379 to Plymstock/Brixton, turning right and follow road signs to Hooe. At the bottom of a steep hill with mini roundabouts turn right into Meyers Way were there is a few parking spaces. Whilst the main walk around Hooe Lake is not circular (out and back), the park section has numerous paths.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland , Lake , Sea , River , City/village , Mud flats , Beach

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Hooe Lake being tidal, has few waders at low tide, 3 hours either side of high tide is best for Gulls and Sea Ducks/Divers and Grebes with a possibility of more unusual Terns.

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