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Brockhall Gravel Pits

West Midlands  >  United Kingdom

Also known as Sugwas Pools. A relandscaped and flooded former quarry network owned by the Duchy of Cornwall.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 13 juli 2022
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Description

Extensive permissive footpaths (ie not rights of way) give access to Brockhall Gravel Pits with islands and sand spits. The latter attract waders in spring and autumn, plus the usual range of wintering wildfowl.

Details

Access

From Hereford take Roman Road A4103 west to Stretton Sugwas, then continue on minor road to main gate. There is also a layby on A438 at Sutton Pools, from here a public footpath leads to the site. Notices on site warn against swimming in the deep cold water.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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