Allerthorpe Common Nature Reserve
One of just three remaining pockets of lowland heath in the Vale of York, Allerthorpe Common is rich in wildlife, and is one of the best places in the area to see adders.
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One of just three remaining pockets of lowland heath in the Vale of York, Allerthorpe Common is rich in wildlife, and is one of the best places in the area to see adders.
Grassland borders beautiful ash woodland between Colt Park and the Settle-Carlisle railway. Here you’ll find a Scheduled Ancient Monument and other archaeological features.
Barnsley Main is a rolling green, grassland surrounded by a fringe of woodland that was once the black spoil heap of the Oaks Colliery pit head that still stands on Oaks Lane
This small pasture is being restored after years of sheep grazing. It is an important wild
link between neighbouring Ashes Pasture and Ingleborough National Nature Reserve
Visit Brae Pasture on a still, warm summer’s day and you’ll be enchanted by the colours of its wildflowers and butterflies. The views across the Ribble Valley to Pen-y-Ghent aren’t bad either!
A wetland nature lover’s delight and a core wildlife site of the Dearne Valley, Carlton Marsh hugs the Cudworth Dyke and is best viewed from the footpath on the old railway line running the length…
If you’ve ever marvelled at the stunning view from Sutton Bank, you’ll have seen Lake Gormire below, and an enticing wood that’s crying out to be explored. That’s Garbutt Wood.
Discover delightful Grass Wood, a woodland full of character and wildlife in beautiful Wharfedale.
Along with the better-known Oliver’s Mount, Harland Mount has been referred to as one of Scarborough’s ‘twin peaks’, offering magnificent views across the town and over the sea.
A wild woodland wonderland where childhood memories are made, with activities and adventures to enjoy all year round, wildlife and wildflowers to discover – and a weird plant.
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