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Little Marlow Gravel Pit

Buckinghamshire  >  United Kingdom

The lake and surrounding areas provide diverse environments, from open water to scrub and woodland.

Added* by Jerry Cliff
Most recent update 16 August 2025

Description

At the heart of the old gravel pits near Little Marlow lies Spade Oak Nature Reserve, which features a lake surrounded by diverse habitats including open water, scrub, and woodland. You might see Northern Lapwing, Greylag Goose, Canada Goose, Eurasian Wigeon, Common Teal, Mallard, Northern Shoveler, Common Pochard and Tufted Duck. The lake is a haven for waterfowl, and you may spot various gulls and waders. Other notable species: Common Kingfisher, Great Crested Grebe, Great Cormorant and Grey Heron. Woodland birds: the surrounding woods and scrubland attract species like Eurasian Green Woodpecker, Great Spotted Woodpecker and various warblers.

Details

Access

Little Marlow Gravel Pit is located in Buckinghamshire, near the village of Little Marlow. The site is easily accessible, with paths around the lake (2,7 km) and surrounding areas. There is a free car park if you drive past the Spade Oak Pub. Press P on the map for directions to the parking.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Lake

Conditions

Flat , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Autumn , Spring

Route

Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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