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Tyttenhanger gravel pits

Hertfordshire  >  United Kingdom

These lakes are mix of active gravel pits and former pits, now in recreational use. View points are limited. There are places of interest nearby.

Added* by Axel Kirby
Most recent update 9 March 2021
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Description

Despite the unofficial birding status, the "main pit", in particular, has attracted interesting species and there is an active support group for the site. Development of an adjacent field is likely to affect the site and, in particular, disrupt the last remaining Eurasian Tree Sparrow colony in the region. The nearby fishing lakes offer a different range of species.

Details

Access

Near the North Orbital Road, drive to the end of Church Lane and park in the lane to the right of the waterworks. Walk to the pits.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Lake , Mud flats , Grassland , Reedbeds , Scattered trees and bushes , Forest

Conditions

Hilly , Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Route

Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

Yes

Extra info

A former hide has become unusable thru undergrowth and growing woodland blocking the view. Refer to Herts County Council's rights of way map for additional access information.

Proposals for extensive housing development on an adjacent field are under discussion. If approved, it would have a severe impact on the sole remaining colony of Eurasian Tree Sparrow in Hertfordshire.

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