Painswick Beacon

Gloucestershire > United Kingdom

Limestone hill of 283 metres with golf course and ancient hillfort remnants. Calcareous soil hosts a range of flora and insects. Good migration watchpoint.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 30 januar 2023

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Description

From September to November, and in April/May Painswick hill is good for seeing migrants, especially early morning. Hundreds of Ringdue, Hjejle, Bogfinke, Stær, Sjagger, Vindrossel and Skovskade can pass through. Also Kvækerfinke, Grønsisken, Kernebider, Gulspurv, Lærkefalk, Vandrefalk, Dværgfalk, Ringdrossel, Rød Glente, Spurvehøg and Blå Kærhøg possible. For report on insect life see link below.

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Access

4 miles south of Gloucester on B4073 Painswick road. M5 junction 12. 66 bus from Cheltenham stops nearby. Be aware of golfers, dont obstruct play or become an accidental target. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 4,5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland , Plateau , Moors/heathland , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Hilly , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn migration

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Vindrossel
(Turdus iliacus)

2. Ringdue
(Columba palumbus)

3. Hjejle
(Pluvialis apricaria)

4. Kvækerfinke
(Fringilla montifringilla)

5. Lille Gråsisken
(Acanthis cabaret)

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