This was without a doubt one of the best bird experiences any of us have ever had, it far exceeded our expectations. Well worth a visit, just a shame none of us had better cameras!

This was the only time during this trip that we stayed in a camp ground. For obvious reasons, we chose the adjacent Black Mountain caravan park. This small family-run site also has facilities for a small number of tourers and motorhomes, and a further two fields, set away from the caravan park, are available for camping. They are open all year and are right next door to the Red Kite Feeding Station. You can find their website here.

On our visit here we shared a camping field with just one other family – on the other side of the field. It was a peaceful break, much of which was spent simply watching the clouds roll over the surrounding hills.

To visit without camping, park in the car park (51°55’04.2″N 3°47’10.3″W) and walk around the corner to the left and up to the hides: