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Woody Bay - Crock Point - Lee Bay

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Woody Bay, Crock Point and Lee Bay, are located on the North Devon Coast.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 17 Ιουλίου 2021
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Description

These three coastal sites are just West of The Valley of Rocks (see separate entry). But are different in being more heavily wooded with mostly deciduous trees and fast flowing streams were Σταχτοσουσουράδα are possible. In places there are some tall conifer trees, so look out for Χρυσοβασιλίσκος. Nearer the coast at Crock Point Πετρίτης, Τριδάκτυλος Γλάρος, Northern Fulmar, Common Guillemot, Razorbill, Σούλα (του Βορά), Σταχτοπετρόκλης, Μαυρολαίμης and (Κοινό) Φανέτο can be seen. Further inland in wooded areas, sadly suffering from the felling of many Ash trees in recent years, during Summer you can expect to see (Κοινός) Φοινίκουρος, Θαμνοφυλλοσκόπος, Δεντροφυλλοσκόπος and Μαυρομυγοχάφτης.

Details

Access

The A39 runs from Porlock (to the East), along the coast to the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, on arriving in Lynton, look for signs to The Valley of Rocks, BE AWARE if travelling from this direction you will encounter a TOLL ROAD at Lee Abbey. If travelling from Barnstable (to the West), follow A39 (North East) to Lynton and Lynmouth, on passing the railway station of the Lynton & Barnstable Railway (on the Left), turn North (Left) on narrow roads towards Martinhoe, look for road signs to Lee Bay/ The Valley of Rocks, this coastal road eventually turns wooded as you approach Lee Bay.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , River , Sea , City/village , Agriculture , Beach , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Winter

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

BE WARNED the cliffs at Crock Point are very high and should only be attempted during daylight hours.

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