

Open heathland with swathes of heather, gorse, wet hollows and big skies — excellent for moody wide landscapes, intimate plant/bug macro and migratory/ground-nesting birds. Visit at dawn or dusk for low light, mist and active birds; late summer heather bloom is best. Access from Joney's Cross Car Park (no charge); well-marked but uneven paths—sturdy boots recommended. No permit required; quiet weekdays give the best solitude.


Open heathland with swathes of heather, gorse, wet hollows and big skies — excellent for moody wide landscapes, intimate plant/bug macro and migratory/ground-nesting birds. Visit at dawn or dusk for low light, mist and active birds; late summer heather bloom is best. Access from Joney's Cross Car Park (no charge); well-marked but uneven paths—sturdy boots recommended. No permit required; quiet weekdays give the best solitude.