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Wacker Quay

Cornwall  >  United Kingdom

Wacker Quay is an offshoot of the Lynher Estuary, situated on the main road between Torpoint and Liskeard, the parking area is situated on a sweeping bend.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 2 Νοεμβρίου 2020

Description

The parking area is quite hidden on a sweeping bend (look for P sign), about a 1/4 mile west of the village of Anthony, there is a small free car park at the Quay that overlooks this small offshoot, it is possible to gain a wider view of the main estuary by walking North East along a beach or footpath that is often muddy and slippery, a telescope is advised but the good news is the sun is behind you.

Details

Access

The site can be reached from the City of Plymouth byway of a car/pedestrian ferry, has local bus stop in the nearby village of Anthony.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Beach , Mud flats , Agriculture , Grassland , River

Conditions

Flat , Slippery , Open landscape , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round , Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Narrow trail , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

As always with estuaries, check tide times, the usual 3 hours either side of high tide is best, as well as the Quay/Estuary the surrounding area is heavily wooded, but in the main privately owned.

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