Descrizione
Acres Down is one of the best birding areas in the New Forest National Park. Local guides highlight the variety of raptors. including Falco pecchiaiolo and Astore. The site attracts heathland birds and lowland woodlands are easily accessed. Succiacapre have been reported.
Dettagli
Accesso
There is a small free car park (which can become full) near Acres Down Farm (SO43 7GE). Public transport does not venture closer than Lyndhurst, some five miles away. On site, access is purely on foot ; wheelchairs are impracticable. Dogs are permitted, but must be kept on leads during nesting seasons.
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Altopiano , Valle , Brughiere/landeCaratteristiche dell’area
Collinoso , Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
Può essere utileBuona stagione per il BW
Primavera , EstateMiglior periodo per visitare
EstatePercorso
Sentiero ampio , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FaticosoModalità di accesso
A piediCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
There are no toilets or other facilities, but refreshments are available at Acres Down Farm Shop - when open. The Down is exposed to weather, although there are scattered trees for shelter and shade. The woods in the valley are readily accessed, but take care to keep a sense of direction - there are no direction signs. The New Forest ponies should be regarded as wild and not approached, particularly when with young.
