Description
An area of mainly reclaimed mining land with fields, landscaped pit heap, young mixed woodland, and several pools, both naturally formed after mining subsidence and artificially constructed. Excessive disturbance by dogs is a problem unfortunately.
Details
Access
Bus 1, 42, 42A, 51, 51A and 335 to Whitley Road ASDA supermarket, and walk from there; alternatively cycle, or a slightly longer walk from busses on the A1058 Coast Road.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest ,
Wetland ,
Lake ,
Agriculture ,
Scattered trees and bushes ,
Grassland
Conditions
Flat ,
Slippery ,
High water possible
Circular trail
Yes
Is a telescope useful?
Can be useful
Good birding season
All year round
Best time to visit
Spring migration ,
Summer ,
Autumn migration ,
Winter
Route
Unpaved road ,
Wide path
Difficulty walking trail
Easy
Accessible by
Foot ,
Bicycle ,
Wheelchair
Birdwatching hide / platform
Yes