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College Lake

Buckinghamshire  >  United Kingdom

Large flooded chalk pit surrounded by woodland and open pasture. One of several open waters in the area below the Chiltern Hills. Managed by the Wildlife Trust.

Tillagd* av Axel Kirby
Senast uppdaterad 16 november 2024

Beskrivning

Two large areas of water, overlooked by steep sides giving excellent overviews. Rarely gets unusual birds, but in spring and summer, orchids, damselflies, dragonflies and butterflies are a delightful distraction. The woodland hide gives a good view of woodland birds.

Detaljer

Tillgänglighet

Accessible by car, bike or public transport; there's a car park which can get full during school holidays and weekends. Although parkingv isn't charged for, visitors are encouraged to make a donation (usually £4).

On site, access is excellent along a level paved former roadway that's suitable for wheels. There are also side routes of varying standard.

Dogs are not permitted.

Terräng och habitat

Skog , Våtmark , Sjö , Gyttjig strand , Jordbruk , Spridda träd och buskar , Slätt , Dal , Vassar

Förhållanden

Sumpigt , Öppet landskap , Kulligt

Rundtur

Ja

Tubkikare behövs?

Ja

Bästa säsong för skådning

Året runt

Bästa tid för ett besök

Vår

Rutt

Asfalterad väg , Bred stig , Smal stig

Hur ansträngande vandring

Lätt vandring

Nås

Till fots , Rullstol

Fågeltorn / plattform

Ja

Extra information

Open from 9am to 4pm (winter) or 5pm (summer), although there are also special guided events at other times. Closed on Mondays.

The full circuit is just over 2 miles, but detours through woodland are recommended.

There's a shop, toilets and cafeteteria.

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