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Honey Hill

Northamptonshire  >  United Kingdom

Honey Hill is in Western Northamptonshire.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 17 jun 2024
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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 Obična grmuša, Obični zviždak, Crnoglava grmuša , Brezov zviždak and Siva grmuša are possible moving from shrub to shrub. Mišar, Kobac, Riđa lunja and Vetruška are often seen flying overhead. Zelena žuna are often seen feeding on areas of short grass, also during Spring Kos ogrličar, Obična beloguza, Bela pliska ssp yarrellii very often accompanied by Bela pliska​​​. 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.

Details

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 , River

Conditions

Flat , Hilly , Open landscape , Wet , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Summer , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring migration , Autumn migration , Spring , Autumn

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra 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.

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