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Northern Cross Valley Way

Oxfordshire  >  United Kingdom

Small area of disused quarries around Witney. The mud offers good waders in spring and ducks and gulls can be seen year-round. Good for nesting geese and ducks.

Added* by Kailuo
Most recent update 22 Ιουνίου 2025

Description

Northern Cross Valley Way is a small area of disused quarries. Very good for waders such as Αμμοσφυριχτής, Ποταμοσφυριχτής and Σταχτιά Νανοσκαλίδρα in spring and great to see nesting geese and ducks.

Details

Access

Northern Cross Valley Way is located south of the town of Witney. It is best to drive to the location in car and walk the path on foot. The place is small and a visit is about 1 hour.

Terrain and Habitat

Pond , Mud flats , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat , Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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