Description
Tatton Park has park and farmland with ancient woodland and two large meres (lakes). The biggest lake is 1 km long. In Spring and Summer this is a good area for migrants - Hirundines, terns and raptors. Nesting species are Pitulice sfârâitoare, Ciocănitoare pestriță mică, Țiclean, Corb, Șoimul rândunelelor, Corcodel mare and Corcodel mic. Winter visitors are Corcodel cu gât negru, Rață fluierătoare, Egretă mare, Egretă mică, Mărăcinar negru, Rață sunătoare, Rață mică, Rață cu cap castaniu and Rață pestriță.
Details
Access
Walking, motor vehicle, bicycle, train (Knutsford Station), air (Manchester airport). Park in Knutsford town and walk in (free), in the Park (entrance fee, see the parks website, link below). On the map you see a 12 km circular walk, but it is easy to shorten it.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , Moors/heathland , Lake , ReedbedsConditions
Flat , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
An excellent place to visit any time of the year. Nearby Knutsford town has hotels, pubs, cafes and 40 restaurants. There are two cafes in the park.
