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Barnwell Country Park

East Midlands  >  United Kingdom

Relandscaped gravel pits in Nene Valley with reedbeds, islands, woodland, play area, disabled access, 4 hides/screens, cafe and leisure activities.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 28 december 2022
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Description

The reedbeds and adjoining scrub in Barnwell Country Park have Foltos nádiposzáta, cserregő nádiposzáta, Nádi sármány and Berki poszáta as breeders. Jégmadár are frequent. Woodland has Hegyi fakusz, Csuszka and Barátcinege. Winter wildfowl such as Kendermagos réce, Csörgo réce, Nyílfarkú réce, Barátréce and Kontyos réce. See link below for details of one bird photographer's experience.

Details

Access

Barnwell Country Park is located directly to the south of the village of Oundle. Follow the brown and white signs off the A605 Oundle bypass. Click on the P in the map to get directions. Parking at Barnwell Country Park costs £3.20 for up to 4 hours. By Bus: there is a regular bus service to and from Oundle town centre - the bus stop is approximately a quarter of a mile away from the park. Barnwell Country Park is open all day, every day with free admission.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , River , Reedbeds

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Links

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