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Acres Down

Hampshire  >  United Kingdom

This is a raised area of woodland and heathland. There are fine views over the surrounding district and it's said to be good for raptor spotting.

Geplaatst* door Axel Kirby
Meest recente update 23 mei 2022

Beschrijving

Acres Down is one of the best birding areas in the New Forest National Park. Local guides highlight the variety of raptors. including Wespendief and Havik. The site attracts heathland birds and lowland woodlands are easily accessed. Nachtzwaluw have been reported.

Details

Toegang

There is a small free car park (which can become full) near Acres Down Farm (SO43 7GE). Public transport does not venture closer than Lyndhurst, some five miles away. On site, access is purely on foot ; wheelchairs are impracticable. Dogs are permitted, but must be kept on leads during nesting seasons.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Hoogvlakte , Dal , Veen/heide

Omstandigheden

Heuvelachtig , Open landschap

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Lente , Zomer

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Zomer

Route

Breed pad , Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Pittig

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Te voet

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Nee

Extra info

There are no toilets or other facilities, but refreshments are available at Acres Down Farm Shop - when open. The Down is exposed to weather, although there are scattered trees for shelter and shade. The woods in the valley are readily accessed, but take care to keep a sense of direction - there are no direction signs. The New Forest ponies should be regarded as wild and not approached, particularly when with young.

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