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Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint

Yorkshire  >  United Kingdom

A viewpoint across the valley, through a pine and conifer forest. Benches present, and good view for several miles over the valley below.

Added* by Milo Owen
Most recent update 30 December 2022

Description

Wykeham Raptor Viewpoint is a short walk through a pine or conifer forest and then several benches overlooking the valley. Very good spot for Eurasian Goshawk year round, but especially in late winter when they're displaying. In summer a good spot for European Honey-buzzard. Common Buzzard, Peregrine Falcon and Red Kite also present. In the adjacent forest Common Crossbill, Eurasian Siskin and Eurasian Bullfinch can be seen, with very occasional Hawfinch in winter.

Details

Access

Small car park present, can get quite full in summer. Click on the P in the map for directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Grassland , Valley

Conditions

Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Autumn , Summer , Spring

Route

Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Bicycle , Car , Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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