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Uttoxeter Quarry

Staffordshire  >  United Kingdom

The retired Uttoxeter Quarry has been flooded, and now hosts a range of water birds.

Added* by Oliver L
Most recent update 13 avgust 2024
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Description

A substantial expanse of water with rocky islands and shores, hosts a range of water birds, including Veliki vranac, and species of goose, grebes and ducks.

Details

Access

Access footpath along South side of the quarry lake via the old A50 bridge over the Dove river, by passing under the adjacent new bridge. Pedestrian access to new A50 bridge from east of Uttoxeter services.

Terrain and Habitat

Lake

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

There are reports that this area will be developed further [at time of writing, 08/24], so access options may improve in due course.

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