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Description
Honey Hill (not to be confused with Honey Hill in Cambridge and Kent) is said by locals to have the best views in Northamptonshire. Beside the roadside layby (3 cars only) is the entrance to the site, head uphill along the long distance Jurassic Way (sometimes muddy following prolonged rain). On the grassy hill during Spring rjava penica, vrbji kova ek, črnoglavka , severni kovaček and vrtna penica are possible moving from shrub to shrub. kanja, skobec, rjavi škarnik and navadna postovka are often seen flying overhead. zelena žolna are often seen feeding on areas of short grass, also during Spring komatar, kupcar, Bela pastirica ssp yarrellii very often accompanied by bela pastirica. For those with limited time the walk is out and back, but for those with more time you can continue (press STARS on map) on the Jurassic Way in a big loop back to the start.
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Access
Honey Hill is in Western Northamptonshire. Leave the M1 at Junction 18 signed Crick, on A428 follow signs to West Hadron (DO NOT ENTER West Hadron), but follow signs to Long Buckby/East Haddon/Harlestone/N'pton A428, at next roundabout turn Left signed Guilsborough/Cold Ashby, continue on road that sweeps sharply left signed Cold Ashby, in Cold Ashby turn Left signed Stanford/Swinford onto Stanford Road (or Yelvertoft Road). The parking layby eventually appears on the Left.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Agriculture , RiverConditions
Flat , Hilly , Open landscape , Wet , SlipperyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
Spring , Summer , AutumnBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring , AutumnRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The Jurassic Way is a very popular walking and mountain biking route especially at weekends, an early morning weekday visit is probably best to avoid birds being disturbed by visitors.