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Description
Wigpool Common has varied fauna and flora. Gorse, bracken, willow scrub and pinewoods surround the main pool. There are bog asphodel, marsh speedwell and marsh pennywort. Palmate and smooth newts, emperor dragonflies, 4-spotted chasers, hawkers and darters all breed in the pool. Roe and muntjac deer are possibilities. The wooded scrubby area southward towards Puddlebrook is best for birds including Brunsisik, Gulspurv, Rødstjert, Tornirisk, Mandarinand, Rugde, Spettmeis, Buskskvett, Svartstrupe and Gråfluesnapper.
Details
Access
Parking on track adjoining the pool. From A4136 traffic lights head north past Hales DIY then right to pass through Drybrook. One mile thereafter, go right at the crossroads.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Wetland , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes , Moors/heathlandConditions
Flat , DryCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , AutumnRoute
Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Footpath and forest ride going east from Blackwell meadows to the waterworks appear on OS map but missing from this website.