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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.

Geplaatst* door Axel Kirby
Meest recente update 16 november 2024

Beschrijving

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.

Details

Toegang

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.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Wetland , Meer , Slikken , Landbouw , Verspreide bomen en struiken , Grasland/weide , Dal , Rietvelden

Omstandigheden

Nat , Open landschap , Heuvelachtig

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Ja

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Het hele jaar

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Lente

Route

Verharde weg , Breed pad , Smal pad

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemakkelijk

Toegankelijk via

Te voet , Rolstoel

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

Extra info

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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