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Description
Radford Park is reasonably wooded with open grassland, it has a freshwater lake that can hold Tepeli patka and Elmabaş patka. The barrage at the northern end divides the freshwater lake with the sea water Hooe Lake. Both areas are reasonably sheltered and can hold more unusual and nationally rare species. When there is rough weather in sea areas especially in Plymouth Sound close to the West many birds seek shelter here.
Details
Access
Leave Plymouth City centre on the A379 to Plymstock/Brixton, turning right and follow road signs to Hooe. At the bottom of a steep hill with mini roundabouts turn right into Meyers Way were there is a few parking spaces. Whilst the main walk around Hooe Lake is not circular (out and back), the park section has numerous paths.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Grassland , Lake , Sea , River , City/village , Mud flats , BeachConditions
Flat , High water possibleCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
Spring , Autumn , WinterBest time to visit
Spring , Winter , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migrationRoute
Wide path , Narrow trail , Paved roadDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Hooe Lake being tidal, has few waders at low tide, 3 hours either side of high tide is best for Gulls and Sea Ducks/Divers and Grebes with a possibility of more unusual Terns.