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Description
The whole walk involves small villages, narrow hedge lined farm roads, footpaths across farm fields with livestock and arable crops (DO NOT deviate from footpaths into crops), wider roads, small streams and small areas of woodland. Whilst most birds are common resident species such as Straumerla, Músvákur, Grænfinka, Gultittlingur and Hörfinka, you have a good chance of seeing Holudúfa and Barrfinka. During Summer Garðsöngvari, Þyrnisöngvari, Hettusöngvari, Garðaskotta, Landsvala, Bæjasvala and Múrsvölungur can be found.
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Access
On M5 motorway leave at junction 27 signed Barnstaple/Tiverton A361. On large roundabout follow signs to Barnstaple/Tiverton A361, soon after leaving roundabout stay in Left hand lane, take Left slip road signed Sampford Peverell/Halberton/Parkway/DVSA Weighbridge. At next small roundabout take first exit signed Sampford Peverell/Halberton/Parkway, continue on A361 passing through Sampford Peverell. On leaving Sampford Peverell at next crossroads turn Right signed Uplowman/Huntsham, at next junction turn Left (unsigned). Continue on this road crossing over A361, this road now called Lowerman Cross, on entering Uplowman pass Village Hall (on Right) and park on road just before junction, alternatively use Village Hall small car park (if Hall not in use).
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , City/village , AgricultureConditions
Hilly , Open landscape , Slippery , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration , SummerRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
The walk indicated on the map is about 9 km long.