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Blakehill Nature Reserve

Wiltshire  >  United Kingdom

An old World War II airfield that's been turned into a nature reserve. Very good for migrant birds.

Geplaatst* door Dave Soons
Meest recente update 28 januari 2024

Beschrijving

This former military airfield in Cricklade has been turned back into a wildlife-rich hay meadow. Living in the margins, hedgerows, ponds and damp ground are many bird species, including Goudvink, Veldleeuwerik, Kneu, Graspieper, Kerkuil, Braamsluiper, Roodborsttapuit, Paapje and Patrijs. The site is very good for passage migration.

Details

Toegang

Blakehill Farm is signposted off B4040, Malmesbury Road, between Minety and Cricklade, adjacent to village of Leigh. From Cricklade drive about 1.3 miles from edge of town. The reserve entrance is on the left about 100 yards after entering Leigh. From Minety drive about 3.2 miles. Reserve entrance and car park is on the right. The car park is at gates to the reserve. Click on the P in the map for directions. If using bus – Service 50 travels from Cricklade to Cirencester via Leigh and Ashton Keynes. Service 52 travels from Swindon through to Royal Wootton Bassett via Minety.

The reserve is very flat and easy to navigate on the tarmac tracks. Dogs are not allowed on Blakehill Farm.

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Vlak

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

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Kan handig zijn

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

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Lente , Zomer

Route

Verharde weg

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

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Ja

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