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Cheddar Reservoir

Somerset  >  United Kingdom

Cheddar Reservoir is 'sandwiched' between Axbridge and Cheddar.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 30 novembar 2020

Description

This reservoir being reasonably close to the Bristol Channel can get storm blown Diver and Grebe species and has a reputation for Islandski galeb and Severni galeb overwintering. You can also expect a good number of other duck species.

Details

Access

The A371 runs right past the reservoir. A car park is right next to the reservoir. Note: be sure to check open areas of farmland to the West of reservoir for Kukumavka and playing fields to the East for resting Gull species. You can make a circular walk (3,6 km) around the reservoir.

Terrain and Habitat

City/village , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Agriculture

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Winter , Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring , Autumn migration , Spring migration , Autumn

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

BE AWARE that Cheddar Wood to the North requires a permit from Somerset Wildlife Trust, due mainly to it's Red Data Book plant species.

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