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Snelsmore Common Country Park

Berkshire  >  United Kingdom

Country park with mixed woodland and heathland. With car park, toilets and a little cafe with a number of bird feeders.

Added* by Paul Warren
Most recent update 22 apríl 2024
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Description

Snelsmore Common Country Park is 96 hectares in size and has a variety of habitats with woodland, flooded areas, and heathland with several waymarked trails through the varied habitats. The heathland, wet mires and woodland are home to rare bird species including lelek lesný, škovránik stromový and ľabtuška hôrna.

Fairly easy walking and a variety of birds in a relatively small area. There are a number of feeders behind the cafe where you can see brhlík obyčajný, ďateľ veľký, sýkorka hôrna and other common woodland birds.

Details

Access

Snelsmore Common Country Park is located 4 miles north-west of Newbury. Plenty of car parking off the B4494 between north of Newbury. Click on the P in the map for directions. Toilets and cafe at the car park. Parking is free but donations are invited for Berkshire, Buckinghamshre and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT). Best explored on foot along one (or more) of the waymarked trails. Can be very popular, so better to visit on weekdays.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathland

Conditions

Wet , Sandy

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer , Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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