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Aylburton Warth and New Grounds

Gloucestershire  >  United Kingdom

Remote low-lying meadows between the Severn Estuary and railway line. Intersected by numerous ditches and reens. Tidal mudflats. Access on foot only.

Added* by Iain Crawford
Most recent update 2 April 2023
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Description

Aylburton Warth and New Grounds give good views up and down the Severn and of the Cotswolds. High tide visits best to see roosting waders; see a link to the tide table below. Flocks of 300 plus Eurasian Curlew winter here along with Eurasian Wigeon, Common Shelduck and Eurasian Oystercatcher. In autumn other waders pass, eg Common Ringed Plover, Northern Lapwing, Common Sandpiper and Green Sandpiper, and huge flocks of corvids feast on the maize stubble. March brings Northern Wheatear and first summer migrants. Western Yellow Wagtail breed. Peregrine Falcon patrols. A pair of escaped Bar-headed Goose are present (not in the list below, as not wild).

Details

Access

Layby at Lydney Docks, cross the canal lock and head south along sea wall. Also a layby at Plusterwine opposite dog kennels, cross railway and head towards the shoreline on public footpath. The route is also markes on the map (6 km one way) Click on a P in the map to get directions to that point.

Guscar Rocks (not marked on map below), between Plusterwine and Woolaston Grange, and the surrounding fields, is the best spot for waders (especially Eurasian Curlew) but viewable only at a distance. Proceed to the foreshore as shown on the map; the route from Woolaston Grange tends to be flooded under the railbridge so wear wellies.

Terrain and Habitat

Wetland , Plain , Mud flats , Agriculture , River , Reedbeds , Grassland

Conditions

Flat , Wet , High water possible

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Spring migration , Autumn migration

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

Best to consult tide times before visit. See the link below.

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