Descrizione
Bridgewater Bay Nature Reserve (Steart Point), is part of Bridgewater Bay National Nature Reserve, offshore is a very large area of mudflats better known by British birdwatchers for it's population of Volpoca, that come here to molt annually. On land it comprises of farmland and muddy fringed pools. At it's Northern end is a VERY LARGE TOWER HIDE that gives excellent views over the surrounding area. BE AWARE some paths are closed during WINTER to avoid disturbance to feeding birds and others during SUMMER to avoid nesting birds, see map and click on STARS (WINTER IS 30th SEPTEMBER - 1st APRIL). As well as the many birds on land, be sure to check the areas offshore for Seaducks/Divers/Grebes and other Seabirds especially at high tide. **NOTE THE FOLLOWING MAP IS MANDATORY WINTER ROUTE**
Dettagli
Accesso
The M5 motorway that runs North to South is just to to the East, come off motorway at junction 24 at Bridgewater, take A39 towards Cannington. At Cannington take second exit at roundabout (called Main Road) to town centre, just after a sharp Left turn take first Right into Rodway ( signed Hinkley Point). After approximately 2 Miles take a Right turn into Stockland Bristol Road. This minor road leads into Steart Drove, continue along this road passing WWT Steart Marsh until you reach a car park on the Left overlooking the main part of Bridgewater Bay. The walking route indicated on the map is 6,6 km long.
Terreno e habitat
Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Prateria/pascolo , Fiume , Mare , Canneti , Città/paese , Terreni coltivati , Velme , SpiaggiaCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Paludoso , Scivoloso , Acqua alta possibile , Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
SiÈ utile un cannocchiale?
SiBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
Migrazione primaverile , Estate , Inverno , Primavera , Autunno , Migrazione autunnalePercorso
Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampio , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
FacileModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , MacchinaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
SiInformazioni aggiuntive
BE WARNED THIS AREA HAS A HIGH TIDAL RANGE CHECK HIGH TIDE TIMES.
