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Description
Tatton Park has park and farmland with ancient woodland and two large meres (lakes). The biggest lake is 1 km long. In Spring and Summer this is a good area for migrants - Hirundines, terns and raptors. Nesting species are Skovsanger, Lille Flagspætte, Spætmejse, Ravn, Lærkefalk, Toppet Lappedykker and Lille Lappedykker. Winter visitors are Sorthalset Lappedykker, Pibeand, Sølvhejre, Silkehejre, Vestlig Sortstrubet Bynkefugl, Hvinand, Krikand, Taffeland and Knarand.
Details
Access
Walking, motor vehicle, bicycle, train (Knutsford Station), air (Manchester airport). Park in Knutsford town and walk in (free), in the Park (entrance fee, see the parks website, link below). On the map you see a 12 km circular walk, but it is easy to shorten it.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Wetland , Grassland , Moors/heathland , Lake , ReedbedsConditions
Flat , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , Car , WheelchairBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
An excellent place to visit any time of the year. Nearby Knutsford town has hotels, pubs, cafes and 40 restaurants. There are two cafes in the park.