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Valley of Rocks

Devon  >  United Kingdom

The Valley of Rocks is situated on the North Devon Coast near the Devon/Somerset border.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 27 jún 2021

Description

Valley of Rocks is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and runs parallel to the coast, it has some extraordinary rock formations and most of the area has 'free access'. It has a free roaming population of Feral Goats that have been here since the Domesday Book. During summer you can expect to see žltochvost hôrny, skaliarik sivý, lastovička obyčajná and belorítka obyčajná. Nearer the coast sokol sťahovavý, čajka trojprstá, fulmar ľadový, norec tenkozobý​, alka vrúbkozobá and sula biela ​​​​​can be expected.

Details

Access

Just to the east are the twin seaside towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, the A39 road mainly follows the coast from Porlock and Minehead (further to the East), eventually arriving at Lynton/Lynmouth, on arriving at the twin towns look for signs to Valley of Rocks and Lee Abbey. BE AWARE this road narrow at times becomes a TOLL ROAD (Fee Payable - SEE STAR ON MAP) near Lee Abbey. For those arriving from the West follow A39 from Barnstable.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , Sea , Beach , Canyon/cliff

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Summer , Winter , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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