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College Lake

Buckinghamshire  >  United Kingdom

Large flooded chalk pit surrounded by woodland and open pasture. One of several open waters in the area below the Chiltern Hills. Managed by the Wildlife Trust.

Ajouté* par Axel Kirby
Dernière actualisation 16 novembre 2024

Description

Two large areas of water, overlooked by steep sides giving excellent overviews. Rarely gets unusual birds, but in spring and summer, orchids, damselflies, dragonflies and butterflies are a delightful distraction. The woodland hide gives a good view of woodland birds.

Détails

Accès

Accessible by car, bike or public transport; there's a car park which can get full during school holidays and weekends. Although parkingv isn't charged for, visitors are encouraged to make a donation (usually £4).

On site, access is excellent along a level paved former roadway that's suitable for wheels. There are also side routes of varying standard.

Dogs are not permitted.

Terrain et Habitat

Forêt , Zone humide , Lac , Vasières , Agriculture , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Prairie , Vallée , Roselière

Conditions

Marécageux , Paysage ouvert , Vallonné

Boucle

Oui

Avez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?

Oui

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Meilleure période pour une visite

Printemps

Itinéraire

Route pavée , Sentier large , Sentier étroit

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied , Fauteuil roulant

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Oui

Informations supplémentaires

Open from 9am to 4pm (winter) or 5pm (summer), although there are also special guided events at other times. Closed on Mondays.

The full circuit is just over 2 miles, but detours through woodland are recommended.

There's a shop, toilets and cafeteteria.

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