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Description: From the town of Clevedon on the North Somerset coast a walk exists from the south west of
the town along a permissive footpath (partway; see below).

The walk is along the coast of the Bristol Channel which is a very good area for waders and the like. The habitat
includes tidal salt marsh, mudflats, some small areas of woodland and farmland which supports a wide variety of
species throughout the year. Regular birds include, Peregrine Falcon, Little Egret, Buzzard, Stonechat,
Wheatear,Goosander and Ringed Plover depending on the season. The Severn Estuary has a very high tidal
range and timing your visit around high tide can be crucial or else the birds will be mere specs in your
scope or bins!.  For the tide times click here.

The above picture is of wains hill looking back from the permissive path.

Directions: It is best to start the walk from the church in the west end of town (ST393707). From Junction 20 of M5
take the first L off the motorway, left at the next roundabout, straight over the next and then left to the church, which is
about 400 metres past the sports centre on the left-hand side.

Grid Reference: ST3870
(Click the grid reference for the relevant extract from the Ordnance Survey Landranger map courtesy of www.streetmap.co.uk.)

Access: Walk is along a good permissive footpath, several stiles but very flat. Note that the permissive right-of-way
does not extend beyond the Kenn estuary (Kingston Pill).  Another alternative is to start your walk from Channel view farm, Kingston Seymour, walk along the path until you reach the coast.

Facilities: None on the walk, but Clevedon is a large town with plenty of facilities.

Parking: Usually no problem on a minor road opposite the church cemetery. No charges.

Key areas/routes: Check the woodland when you start the walk for a variety of warblers. The harbour for ducks,
pipits, gulls and waders. The Blind Yeo for Goosander in winter. Blackstone Rocks especially good for Peregrine Falcon
and waders. Large flocks of waders and Little Egret can appear anywhere along the coastline (especially Kingston Pill).