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Far Pasture Ponds

County Durham  >  United Kingdom

Quiet wetland with an excellent hide right next to the ponds and amazing sightings.

Added* by Abe Black
Most recent update 23 rujna 2024

Description

Far Pasture Ponds is a very quiet spot with many feeders and an excellent bird hide right next to the ponds. Across the ponds Crvena lunja breed.

Details

Access

The bird hide of Far Pasture Ponds is located about half a mile along the A694 towards Rowlands Gill from the Thornley Woodlands Centre. Take the first left turn (beside the bus lay-by) and follow the narrow surfaced road. After crossing the bridge over the Derwent Walk turn right at the T-junction then go down the hill to the end of the road. Car park open 9am to 5pm. A car park with space for about 7-8 vehicles. Access to hide by key. Purchased or hired from Thornley Woodlands Centre (Opening times every day, 10am to 4pm, tel. 01207 545212).

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Forest , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , Dry

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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