Descrição
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.
Detalhes
Acesso
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
Floresta , Árvores e arbustos dispersos , Campina , Terras húmidas , Lago , Agricultura , Rio , Zonas húmidasCondições
Plano , Pantanoso , Paisagem abertaCaminho circular
Nãoé útil um telescópio?
SimBoa temporada de observação de aves
Durante todo o anoMelhor hora para visitar
PrimaveraRota
Estrada pavimentada , Caminho largo , Caminho estreitoCaminho dificil
Caminhada médiaAcessível por
Pé , Bicicleta , CarroAbrigo/plataforma deobservação de aves
NãoInformação extra
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.


