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New Fancy View

West Midlands  >  United Kingdom

Spoil heap of former coalmine adapted to provide a birding viewpoint with panoramic vistas of the Forest of Dean.

Geplaatst* door Iain Crawford
Meest recente update 5 december 2022

Beschrijving

Formerly the site of the New Fancy coal mine which closed in 1944. the old spoil heap now provides great views across the Forest of Dean with a raised viewing area. Good for watching birds of prey soaring above the woodland. The thickly wooded area is managed by the Forestry Commission. Principal attraction is Havik courtship display, visible on calm days in March and April. Also possible Slechtvalk, Sperwer and Raaf. Telescope essential. Kruisbek and Sijs in winter on nearby footpaths. Fallow deer almost anywhere plus the elusive wild boar.

In the car park there is a monument to the miners who lost their lives here.

Details

Toegang

Spacious car park adjoins the site. Steep short climb to viewpoint. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrein en leefgebied

Bos , Kloof/klif

Omstandigheden

Heuvelachtig , Vlak

Rondlopende wandeling mogelijk?

Nee

Telescoop meenemen?

Ja

Wanneer hier vogels kijken?

Winter , Lente

Toptijd voor dit gebied

Winter , Lente

Zwaarte wandeling

Gemiddeld

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Te voet

Vogelkijkhut aanwezig?

Ja

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