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Badbury Clump

Oxfordshire  >  United Kingdom

A beautiful hilltop of Beech Trees (and Bluebells in Spring) and extensive paths through further woodland areas with a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees.

Added* by Anna Marlow
Most recent update 14 January 2024
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Description

Badbury Woods are a lovely quiet place for a walk and if you can make the early morning start the dawn chorus amongst the trees is stunning. There are all sorts of birds to be found from Red Kite over the surrounding fields, to Mistle Thrush, Eurasian Treecreeper, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Long-tailed Tit, Blackcap, Goldcrest and many more.

Details

Access

Badbury Clump is located just west of the town of Faringdon. The area is owned by The National Trust - the car park is free for members or charged for non-members (currently £4 all day or £2 for up to two hours). Click on the P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Forest , Grassland , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat , Hilly

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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