Beskrivning
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 törnsångare, gransångare, svarthätta , lövsångare and trädgårdssångare are possible moving from shrub to shrub. ormvråk, sparvhök, röd glada and tornfalk are often seen flying overhead. Gröngöling are often seen feeding on areas of short grass, also during Spring ringtrast, stenskvätta, Sädesärla ssp yarrellii very often accompanied by sädesärla. 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.
Detaljer
Tillgänglighet
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.
Terräng och habitat
Spridda träd och buskar , Slätt , Jordbruk , FlodFörhållanden
Platt , Kulligt , Öppet landskap , Sumpigt , HaltRundtur
JaTubkikare behövs?
Kan vara användbartBästa säsong för skådning
Vår , Sommar , HöstBästa tid för ett besök
Vårsträck , Höststräck , Vår , HöstRutt
Asfalterad väg , Bred stig , Grusväg , Smal stigHur ansträngande vandring
Genomsnittlig vandringNås
Till fots , Cykel , BilFågeltorn / plattform
NejExtra information
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.
