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Uckinghall Quarry Nature Reserve

West Midlands  >  United Kingdom

New deepwater reserve at a former quarry, adjoining the River Severn and M50 motorway.

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

The deep water and islands of Uckinghall Quarry Nature Reserve attract numbers of wildfowl and waders in autumn when other nearby, shallower sites may have dried out. The area is liable to flood after heavy rain.

Details

Access

One mile west of A38 Tewkesbury to Upton road. Park sensibly in Uckington or Ripple and follow footpath from Bow Lane in village, or take Ferry lane to fishing pond and follow Severn towpath southwards. Expect motorway noise.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Grassland , River , Reedbeds , Agriculture , Mud flats

Conditions

High water possible , Flat , Wet , Slippery

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Autumn , Spring

Best time to visit

Autumn

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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