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Description
Kingsbury Episcopi is overlooked by the 100 foot tower of the Grade 1 Listed St Martins Church. The Somerset Levels and Moors are mostly only 10 - 12 foot above sea level and are prone to severe flooding at times, the worst recorded flood was in 1607 where over 200 square miles became flooded, since then the average high tide is now more than 3 foot higher. During the winter of 2013-2014 extensive flooding (17,000 acres) cut off the village of Thorney. The River Parret, that drains 50% of the land area of Somerset, flows North West past the villages to the Bristol Channel at Burnham-on-Sea. BE AWARE KINGSBURY EPISCOPI GETS EXTREMELY BUSY DURING MAY DAY BANK HOLDAY.
Common Crane (from the Somerset Crane Project) have been seen in the area. More often seen are Common Kingfisher, Little Egret and Great Egret. During Summer Northern Wheatear, Water Rail, Barn Swallow, Common Swift, House Martin, Reed Warbler, Sedge Warbler and Western Yellow Wagtail are regularly seen.
Details
Access
Kingsbury Episcopi is halfway between the towns of Langport (in the North) and South Petherton (in the South), if traveling from the South, leave the A303 at large Hayes End Roundabout signed South Petherton and follow signs to Langport, Kingsbury Episcopi is a 10 minute drive. Parking is on street only (DO NOT BLOCK GATES OR ACCESS). The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 6,5 km long.
Terrain and Habitat
Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Wetland , Plain , River , Reedbeds , City/village , AgricultureConditions
Flat , Wet , Slippery , High water possible , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
For those with less time shortcut paths are available. BE AWARE wear suitable footwear off-road paths can be extremely wet or flooded.