Reserves and species

Posted by yorkshire
2011-05-04 12:02

Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve

 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk
Size: 
9.94
Short Description: 
Only two miles from Leeds' bustling city centre and surrounded by both residential and commercial development, Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve is a surprisingly green, quiet and relatively undisturbed mix of wetland, meadow and young woodland copse with great views of the River Aire.
Smartphone Description: 
Only two miles from Leeds' bustling city centre and surrounded by both residential and commercial development, Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve is a surprisingly green, quiet and relatively undisturbed mix of wetland, meadow and young woodland copse with great views of the River Aire.
Location
Address: 
Redcote Lane
Town: 
Leeds
County: 
West Yorkshire
Postcode: 
LS4 2AL
Grid ref: 
SE268344
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Permissive footpaths. Wheelchair access is limited; contact the Trust for more details.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park on Redcote Lane.
Walking information: 
Permissive footpaths. Please keep all dogs on leads.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01904 659570
Reserve email address: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/kirkstall-valley-nature-reserve
Photos
Photo: 
Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve
Species: 
English Oak
Downy Birch
Grey Willow
Bluebell
Small Copper
Comma
Goosander
Kingfisher
Reed Bunting
Smooth Newt
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
February
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by yorkshire
2011-05-04 12:02

Stoneycliffe Wood Nature Reserve

 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk
Size: 
40.13
Short Description: 
A stunning woodland with a meandering beck trickling through - step into Stoneycliffe Wood, a semi-natural ancient woodland site, to enjoy bluebells and ramsons in spring, breeding birds in summer and fungi in autumn.
Smartphone Description: 
A stunning woodland with a meandering beck trickling through - step into Stoneycliffe Wood, a semi-natural ancient woodland site, to enjoy bluebells and ramsons in spring, breeding birds in summer and fungi in autumn.
Location
Address: 
Netherton Cemetry
Town: 
Wakefield
County: 
West Yorkshire
Postcode: 
WF4 4NE
Grid ref: 
SE 274 160
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Inaccessible to wheelchair users and pushchairs. Public permissive footpaths.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park on verge leading to Earnshaw's Timber Centre, on street in Netherton or alongside Netherton Cemetery.
Walking information: 
Inaccessible to wheelchair users and pushchairs. Public permissive footpaths. No cycling on the nature reserve - cycles only permitted on the Bridleway.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01904 659570
Reserve email address: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/stoneycliffe-wood-nature-reserve
Photos
Photo: 
Stoneycliffe Wood Nature Reserve
Species: 
Bluebell
Ramsons
Chiffchaff
Lesser spotted woodpecker
Green Woodpecker
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
May
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by yorkshire
2011-05-04 12:02

Hetchell Wood Nature Reserve

 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk
Size: 
11.74
Short Description: 
A mix of woodland, species rich grassland and wet flushes, Hetchell Wood provides a tranquil retreat on the edge of the conurbation of Leeds. The variety of habitats provide refuge for the rare species which were once widespread in the local landscape. The path network allows visitors to explore each of the habitats in turn along with other significant features such as the imposing rocky crags.
Smartphone Description: 
A mix of woodland, species rich grassland and wet flushes, Hetchell Wood provides a tranquil retreat on the edge of the conurbation of Leeds. The variety of habitats provide refuge for the rare species which were once widespread in the local landscape. The path network allows visitors to explore each of the habitats in turn along with other significant features such as the imposing rocky crags.
Location
Address: 
Milner Lane
Town: 
Leeds
County: 
West Yorkshire
Postcode: 
LS23 6NA
Grid ref: 
SE 380 422
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Public and permissive footpaths. Inaccessible to wheelchair users.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Roadside parking available.
Walking information: 
Public and permissive footpaths.
Grazing animals: 
Goats and Hebridean sheep graze limited areas on the south slope of the reserve
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01904 659570
Reserve email address: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/hetchell-wood-nature-reserve
Photos
Photo: 
Hetchell Woods Nature Reserve near Leeds, Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Species: 
English Oak
Hazel
Spindle
Salad Burnet
Rock-rose
Dyer's Greenweed
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by yorkshire
2011-05-04 12:02

Stocksmoor Common Nature Reserve

 

Broadly split into two parts the nature reserve is home to rough acid grassland, which covers approximately half of the area.

Moist for most of the year, one or two marshy areas exist within this grassland. Woodland has encroached on to the rest of the site, establishing after grazing ceased.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk
Size: 
11.90
Short Description: 
Tree pipits and linnets sing from the trees in the young woodland at Stocksmoor Common Nature Reserve. Wavy hair-grass may be found in the acid grassland - a habitat produced by rough grazing which has been all but lost in the modern intensively-used landscape.
Smartphone Description: 
Tree pipits and linnets sing from the trees in the young woodland at Stocksmoor Common Nature Reserve. Wavy hair-grass may be found in the acid grassland - a habitat produced by rough grazing which has been all but lost in the modern intensively-used landscape.
Location
Address: 
Stocksmoor Road
Town: 
Wakefield
County: 
West Yorkshire
Postcode: 
WF4 4JQ
Grid ref: 
SE 275 150
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access info: 
Inaccessible to wheelchair users and pushchairs. Public permissive footpaths.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking in layby by the bus stop.
Walking information: 
Public permissive footpaths.
Grazing animals: 
Rare breed white park cattle graze the nature reserve
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01904 659570
Reserve email address: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/stocksmoor-common-nature-reserve
Photos
Photo: 
Stocksmoor Common Nature Reserve
Species: 
Crack Willow
Grey Willow
Common Spotted orchid
Wavy Hair-grass
Adder's-tongue Fern
Tawny Owl
Linnet
Yellowhammer
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by yorkshire
2011-05-04 12:02

Sherburn Willows Nature Reserve

 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk
Size: 
2.60
Short Description: 
Enjoy colourful pasture where butterflies feed on the pink starbursts of greater knapweed flower heads, birds sing from the scrub edge on the bank top, and white park cattle regard you with curiosity as they graze.
Smartphone Description: 
Enjoy colourful pasture where butterflies feed on the pink starbursts of greater knapweed flower heads, birds sing from the scrub edge on the bank top, and white park cattle regard you with curiosity as they graze.
Location
Address: 
New Lane
Town: 
Sherburn-in-Elmet
County: 
North Yorkshire
Postcode: 
LS25 6AG
Grid ref: 
SE 487 326
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Permissive footpaths. Contact the Trust for disabled access information.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking on lane.
Walking information: 
Permissive footpaths. Please keep all dogs on leads.
Grazing animals: 
White park cattle graze the site.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01904 659570
Reserve email address: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/sherburn-willows-nature-reserve
Photos
Photo: 
Sherburn Willows Nature Reserve
Species: 
Oxeye Daisy
Purple-loosestrife
Twayblade
Bee Orchid
Common Spotted orchid
Painted Lady
Cinnabar
Skylark
Corn Bunting
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by yorkshire
2011-05-04 12:02

Wharram Quarry Nature Reserve

The nature reserve was actively quarried for chalk between 1919 and the 1940s and was offered to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in the 1960s by owner Lord Middleton after he noticed bee orchids growing on the quarry floor.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk
Size: 
6.82
Short Description: 
A species rich chalk grassland, Wharram Quarry is home to many of the characteristic flowering plants that thrive on the thin Wolds soil. Butterflies flit from flower to flower and in the sky you many see and hear the buzzards that nest in the nearby woods.
Smartphone Description: 
A species rich chalk grassland, Wharram Quarry is home to many of the characteristic flowering plants that thrive on the thin Wolds soil. Butterflies flit from flower to flower and in the sky you many see and hear the buzzards that nest in the nearby woods.
Location
Address: 
Station Lane, Wharram
Town: 
Malton
County: 
North Yorkshire
Postcode: 
YO17 9TW
Grid ref: 
SE 858 653
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access info: 
Permissive footpaths. Contact the Trust for disabled access information.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Limited roadside parking by the gateway available.
Walking information: 
Permissive footpaths. Keep to footpaths as straying from then can be dangerous as buildings and kilns are unsafe.
Grazing animals: 
Hebridean sheep in the winter.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01904 659570
Reserve email address: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/wharram-quarry-nature-reserve
Photos
Photo: 
Wharram Quarry Nature Reserve
Species: 
Scarlet Pimpernel
Woolly Thistle
Yellow-rattle
Bee Orchid
Common Blue
Marbled White
Meadow Brown
Small Heath
Ringlet
Cinnabar
Brown Hare
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by yorkshire
2011-05-04 12:02

Leyburn Old Glebe Nature Reserve

A traditional hay meadow, Leyburn Old Glebe is the richest remaining fragment of Ellershaw, a district well-known to naturalists since the 19th Century.

The site is a fine example of the type of species rich flower meadow that would have been common in the Yorkshire Dales before agricultural intensification resulted in the improvement of grasslands.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk
Size: 
2.68
Short Description: 
Leyburn Old Glebe is a rare jewel in an area where so many fields are regularly fertilized and cut for silage. This small wildflower meadow is situated on a gently sloping bank above the River Ure in the lower reaches of Wensleydale, with fine views across the dale to Penhill and to the ridge above Coverdale which rises towards Great Whernside. To the north is the wooded limestone scar of Leyburn Shawl.
Smartphone Description: 
Leyburn Old Glebe is a rare jewel in an area where so many fields are regularly fertilized and cut for silage. This small wildflower meadow is situated on a gently sloping bank above the River Ure in the lower reaches of Wensleydale, with fine views across the dale to Penhill and to the ridge above Coverdale which rises towards Great Whernside. To the north is the wooded limestone scar of Leyburn Shawl.
Location
Address: 
Low Lane
Town: 
Leyburn
County: 
North Yorkshire
Postcode: 
DL8 4HU
Grid ref: 
SE 101 895
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Public footpath. Contact the Trust for disabled access information.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Roadside parking available.
Walking information: 
Public footpath. Please keep all dogs on leads, to right of way only.
Grazing animals: 
A limited number of sheep enjoy light grazing in the winter months
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01904 659570
Reserve email address: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/leyburn-old-glebe-nature-reserve
Photos
Photo: 
Leyburn Old Glebe Nature Reserve
Species: 
Fairy Flax
Milkwort
Eyebright
Salad Burnet
Cowslip
Quaking-grass
Small Skipper
Common Blue
Lapwing
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by yorkshire
2011-05-04 12:02

Adel Dam Nature Reserve

To report your wildlife sightings at Adel Dam, please email adel.dam@ywt.org.uk Thank you.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk
Size: 
7.77
Short Description: 
Adel Dam, a tranquil nature reserve tucked out of sight, has emerged from a centuries-old working dam and the surrounding land. A rare combination of wet and dry woodland surrounds a lake and pond frequently visited by kingfishers - the number one attraction. Masses of bluebells and fungi in season are also exceptional.
Smartphone Description: 
Adel Dam, a tranquil nature reserve tucked out of sight, has emerged from a centuries-old working dam and the surrounding land. A rare combination of wet and dry woodland surrounds a lake and pond frequently visited by kingfishers - the number one attraction. Masses of bluebells and fungi in season are also exceptional.
Location
Address: 
Next to Golden Acre Park
Town: 
Leeds
County: 
West Yorkshire
Postcode: 
LS16 9JY
Grid ref: 
SE 272 414
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access info: 
Permissive footpaths. Wheelchair friendly paths from the car park to the nature reserve and Marsh Hide. RADAR key required by wheelchair users at the nature reserve entrance. Paths become more rugged and muddy after the Marsh Hide.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Use either of the Golden Acre Park car parks, one of which is off the A660 and the other on the Adel to Arthington road.
Walking information: 
Permissive footpaths. Dogs are not permitted on the reserve.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01904 659570
Reserve email address: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/adel-dam-nature-reserve
Photos
Photo: 
Adel Dam Nature Reserve
Species: 
Bluebell
Blackcap
Kingfisher
Green Woodpecker
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
May
Best time to visit
Start: 
August
End: 
October
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by yorkshire
2011-05-04 12:02

North Cave Wetlands Nature Reserve

North Cave Wetlands, although a former sand and gravel quarry, is now an oasis of thriving wildlife.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk
Size: 
38.98
Short Description: 
North Cave Wetlands is a true example of a 21st Century nature reserve, developed in the footprint of a large sand and gravel quarry. A day spent here any time of the year will reward visitors with close up views of a range of wetland wildlife. And the good news is it's still a work in progress, so will continue to get better for wildlife and people!
Smartphone Description: 
North Cave Wetlands is a true example of a 21st century nature reserve, developed in the footprint of a large sand and gravel quarry. A day spent here any time of the year will reward visitors with close up views of a range of wetland wildlife. And the good news is it's still a work in progress, so will continue to get better for wildlife and people!
Location
Address: 
Dryham Lane
Town: 
Brough
County: 
East Riding of Yorkshire
Postcode: 
HU15 2LY
Grid ref: 
SE 886 328
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Café / Refreshments: 
Yes
Picnic Area: 
No
Toilets: 
Yes Toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
No
Access info: 
Permissive footpaths. Keep to the marked paths and do not enter the deep water. Contact the Trust for disabled access information - part of the circular path is surfaced and accessible for wheelchair users. Dogs are allowed only on Dryham Lane (on leads please), and not within the reserve.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking on Dryham Lane.
Walking information: 
A circular footpath runs around the perimeter of the original section of the reserve, part of which is surfaced and accessible to wheelchair users, as are three of the four hides. Following Dryham Lane to the west from the car park, you will reach Crosslands Hide. This large, hexagonal hide is made from straw bales and has a living green roof. Some paths may close during bird breeding season.
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01904 659570
Reserve email address: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/north-cave-wetlands-nature-reserve
Photos
Photo: 
Species: 
Little Ringed Plover
Sand Martin
Avocet
Water Vole
Tree Sparrow
Best time to visit
Start: 
December
End: 
August
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by yorkshire
2011-05-04 12:02

Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit Nature Reserve

 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Trust Website: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk
Size: 
4.06
Short Description: 
A wander through Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit in high summer will reveal a riot of colour in the species rich grassland, with butterflies busy on the flowers in some of the sheltered spots and farmland birds such as yellowhammers calling from the scrub. A walk to the top of this old quarry will give lovely views back along the valley.
Smartphone Description: 
A wander through Kiplingcotes Chalk Pit in high summer will reveal a riot of colour in the species rich grassland, with butterflies busy on the flowers in some of the sheltered spots and farmland birds such as yellowhammers calling from the scrub. A walk to the top of this old quarry will give lovely views back along the valley.
Location
Address: 
Spring Road
Town: 
Market Weighton
County: 
East Riding of Yorkshire
Postcode: 
YO43 3NA
Grid ref: 
SE 913 433
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access: 
Yes
Access info: 
Permissive footpaths. Contact the Trust for disabled access information.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking on roadside available for up to 3 cars or parking available on old railway line.
Walking information: 
Permissive footpaths.
Grazing animals: 
Hebridean Sheep and Exmoor Ponies
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01904 659570
Reserve email address: 
info@ywt.org.uk
Reserver deep link: 
http://www.ywt.org.uk/reserves/kiplingcotes-nature-reserve
Photos
Photo: 
Large Skipper butterfly
Species: 
Knapweed or Black Knapweed
Salad Burnet
Common Blue
Marbled White
Tree Sparrow
Linnet
Yellowhammer
Common Shrew
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve