Discover signs of spring at South Hooe Cottage Farmland Nature Trail
As spring slowly emerges in the Tamar Valley, spend time in Nature on the Bere peninsula, where a haven of tranquillity awaits…
South Hooe Cottage Farmland Nature Trail opened over two years ago, and was created as part of a wider, ambitious programme of landscape and habitat improvements, funded by the National Grid’s Landscape Enhancement Initiative.
The two-mile walking route provides excellent viewing of the four hectares of freshwater wetland and pools created on the site in collaboration with the Environment Agency, and a further 14 hectares of intertidal habitat.
This spring, the Nature Trail is open to walkers on
- Saturday 1 March
- Saturday 5 April
- Saturday 3 May, from dawn until dusk.
Jane Hart, Project Officer, for Tamar Valley National Landscape, explains what you might see throughout spring; “During your walk, look out for primroses, daffodils, stitchwort, red campion and bluebells, and enjoy the beautiful blossom from the 20-year old Tamar Valley cherry and apple orchards. You will also pass the newly-planted orchard – one hectare of walnut, cobnut, sweet chestnut, and almond trees.”
Jane continues: “You may also spot a whole host of bird life, including stone chats, chiff chaff, meadow pipits, black caps, blue tits and great tits. Listen out for the great spotted woodpecker and the unmistakable sound of skylarks singing over the field.”
pictured left: male stonechat
The Nature Trail is the perfect place to unwind, switch off from everyday pressures and just be. Take some time to sit and enjoy the beautiful views across the River Tamar, find peace in the bird hide or check out the wildlife that has been attracted to the wildlife tower this season.
Please allow one to two hours to experience all that this site has to offer, and don’t forget to bring your binoculars!
Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed on this permissive path, due to wading and ground-nesting birds. Please leave gates exactly as you find them. There are no facilities at the site.
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