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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.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 5 декабря 2022

Description

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 Тетеревятник courtship display, visible on calm days in March and April. Also possible Сапсан, Перепелятник and Ворон. Telescope essential. Клёст-еловик and Чиж 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

Access

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

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Hilly , Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Spring

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

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