contain a mixture of arable and pasture. As the valleys are susceptible to flooding, the field patterns tend not to extend into the base of the valley.
101. Mature hedgerows, and small parcels of native deciduous hedgerows give this area a well wooded feel and mature oak trees form prominent landscape features within the dispersed woodlands, many of which clad the valley sides. The tall and mature nature of these hedgerows has a strong visual impact on the landscape. The woodland cover is largely semi-natural.
102. To the east of the onshore cable route, the completeness and connectivity of the hedgerow network varies, with some field boundaries consisting of mature hedgerows supported by mature trees, and some without any field boundaries at all or with post and wire fencing. To the west of the route in this section, the hedgerows are mainly intact.
103. Access in the area is by minor, mainly single track roads, and through a network of footpaths which generally follow field boundaries. Roadside hedgerows are a strong feature, particularly in the west of the route corridor. To the east of the route corridor there are a mixture of open roadsides with no hedgerows and mature hedgerows with mature trees. There is a long distance walking route along the Fynn valley.
104. Settlement in the area consists of several tightly clustered small villages and farmsteads that appear relatively isolated. Villages are generally situated on elevated or sloping ground within the River Fynn valley. This is a feature of the Rolling Valley Farmlands and Furze LCT where there is evidence of settlements on valley sides from a very early date with several archaeological settlement remains in the wider LCT area.
105. Although it is essentially an agricultural landscape, views within the study area frequently feature properties giving the impression of a well-settled landscape. Roofscapes of small settlements and farmsteads together with overhead power lines are constant elements in views. Views within the valleys are more intimate although the tall hedgerows, woodland blocks and rolling topography also limit views outside the valley.
29.3.13.1 Sensitivity of landscape receptors
106. The Fynn valley is a locally important landscape which is reflected by its designation as an SLA. The landscape is predominantly influenced by human activity as is evidenced in the intensively farmed landscape, as well as the presence of villages. Other elements, such as the presence of pylons, also detract from the overall value of the area which is considered to be medium within the study area. Susceptibility to
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