Descrizione
Colliford Lake is Cornwall's youngest reservoir being built in 1983 and biggest area of fresh water. There are car parks on it's Western shore and car pull ins on it's Eastern, the waymarked paths are also on it's Western shore, but due to it's high moor location most sides are approachable on foot over rough terrain. BE WARNED the North Eastern arm (Loveny Reserve) is a RESTRICTED BIRD RESERVE run by the Cornwall Birdwatching Preservation Society (cbwps.org.uk), the gate is locked and access is for MEMBERS ONLY. Very close by is Dozmary Pool, once the largest freshwater lake in the area, now dwarfed by it's younger cousin.
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Accesso
From the North leave the A30 near Bolventor (the famous Jamaica Inn is here), with the Northern part of the lake only 3/4 mile South of this junction. This minor road passes between Colliford Lake and Dozmary Pool.
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , Prateria/pascolo , Zona umida , Lago , Terreni coltivati , Fiume , Brughiere/landeCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Paludoso , Paesaggio apertoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
SiBuona stagione per il BW
Tutto l'annoMiglior periodo per visitare
PrimaveraPercorso
Strada asfaltata , Sentiero ampio , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piedi , Bicicletta , MacchinaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
A Telescope is essential due to the large area of water. Paths can be wet and swampy in areas, due to it's moorland location good footwear is also essential.


