Oakthorpe Flash Leicestershire and Rutland
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Latest Photo
- Species
- Yellow-browed Warbler
- ©
- David Oulsnam
- Date
- 08 January 2024
- Description
- One, possibly two birds, present. This bird was observed for several minutes foraging amongst fallen leaves in woodland near the mine wheel
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Site Location Details
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- Latitude\Longitude: 52.71305 , -1.52631
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Site Details
A vast area of 4 viewable small lakes spanning the small valley separating the villages of Oakthorpe and Donisthorpe. There is also a private pool at SK314131 viewable only from the Ashby Wolds Heritage Way. Access to the edge of the pool is strictly forbidden. A large expanse of woodland surrounds the lakes and streams in the area.Birding Sites in the Oakthorpe Flash Area
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Directions
Saltersford Valley picnic site provides good views of two of the lakes, accessed from Measham Road between Donisthorpe and Oakthorpe.Access
Footpaths link the main lakes starting at the Saltersford Valley picnic area on Measham Road. Private pool viewable only from Ashby Wolds Heritage Way.Parking
Saltersford Valley Picnic Site on Measham Road. Small car park at end of Canal Street in Oakthorpe.Facilities
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