Descripción
May Hill is topped with heathland. Look for harebells, bluebells, orchids and sweet woodruff. Lower slopes are mature mixed woodland, mostly chestnut, oak, silver birch, rowan, hawthorn, beech and pine.
Good range of wood and heath birds. Pico Menor, Pito Real and Pico Picapinos. Reyezuelo Sencillo, Curruca Mosquitera, Papamoscas Gris, Colirrojo Real, Bisbita Pratense, Bisbita Arbóreo, Piquitureto Común in summer, Tarabilla común, Trepador Azul, Arrendajo Euroasiático, Chocha Perdiz all year, flocks of Pardillo Común, Jilguero Lúgano, Pardillo Alpino and occasional Pinzón Real in winter.
Hobbs Quarry, one mile south of MayHill, contains a 400 million year old fossilised coral reef. Access on foot only, footpath from Longhope village shop.
Detalles
Accesso
From A40 Ross to Gloucester road, take minor road north west of Longhope. Take next right then follow signs to car parks. From Newent take the minor road by the library, past the school and Bird of Prey centre, to Cliffords Mesne.
Walk to summit is quite strenuous, the woodland paths can be muddy.
Terreno y habitat
Bosque , Agricultura , Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Pradera , Meseta , Brezales , Ciudad/PuebloCondiciones
Montañoso , Resbaladizo , Paisaje abiertoCamino circular
Sí¿Se necesita telescopio?
NoBuena época para el avistamiento de aves
Primavera , InviernoMejor momento para visitar
PrimaveraRuta
Camino ancho , Camino estrechoCamino difícil de andar
AgotadorAccesible vía
A pie , Bicicleta , CocheEscondite de observación / plataforma
NoInformación extra
Please note that Nags Head pub marked on map near Longhope is now permanently closed.


