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Description
These three coastal sites are just West of The Valley of Rocks (see separate entry). But are different in being more heavily wooded with mostly deciduous trees and fast flowing streams were siva pastirica are possible. In places there are some tall conifer trees, so look out for rumenoglavi kraljicek. Nearer the coast at Crock Point sokol selec, triprsti galeb, ledni viharnik, lumna, njorka, strmoglavec, kupcar, prosnik and repnik can be seen. Further inland in wooded areas, sadly suffering from the felling of many Ash trees in recent years, during Summer you can expect to see pogorelček, severni kovaček, vrbji kova ek and črnoglavi muhar.
Details
Access
The A39 runs from Porlock (to the East), along the coast to the twin towns of Lynton and Lynmouth, on arriving in Lynton, look for signs to The Valley of Rocks, BE AWARE if travelling from this direction you will encounter a TOLL ROAD at Lee Abbey. If travelling from Barnstable (to the West), follow A39 (North East) to Lynton and Lynmouth, on passing the railway station of the Lynton & Barnstable Railway (on the Left), turn North (Left) on narrow roads towards Martinhoe, look for road signs to Lee Bay/ The Valley of Rocks, this coastal road eventually turns wooded as you approach Lee Bay.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Valley , River , Sea , City/village , Agriculture , Beach , Canyon/cliffConditions
Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape , SlipperyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , WinterRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Unpaved road , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
BE WARNED the cliffs at Crock Point are very high and should only be attempted during daylight hours.