Description
Corsham Park was designed and landscaped by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown in 1761. The park, just on the Eastern edge of the town of Corsham has a large lake on it's Eastern edge. BE AWARE whilst a lot of the park has free access, even though the park is privately owned, the Northern side of the lake and Eastern wooded areas are strictly private (Press STARS on map). Birds include bernikľa veľká, hlaholka severská, kačica lyžičiarka, kačica hvizdárka, kačica chrapka, kačica chripľavka, chochlačka sivá, chochlačka vrkočatá, kačica divá and lyska čierna are regularly seen. potápač veľký use the lake as a night time roost during Winter, arriving at sunset and departing at sunrise to local rivers. The site is one of those places that is always worth visiting if you are in the area. čorík čierny and chochlačka obojková are on the sites list and a friendly female potápač prilbatý was discovered many years ago.
BE AWARE Livestock may be present on site.
Details
Access
The A4 main road runs to the North of the park between Chippenham (to the North East) and the town of Corsham, from central Corsham take B3353 Eastwards. At mini roundabout beside town War Memorial continue straight ahead into Lacock Road, the large Lacock Road car park is on the Right beside Corsham Town Football Club.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Lake , Agriculture , Reedbeds , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , City/villageConditions
FlatCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Narrow trail , Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved roadDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The park can be busy during Summer months especially at weekends, a weekday visit early morning may be best.


