Summer Visit- Butterflies in Bastow Wood - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Butterflies in Bastow Wood
Target species will be the Scotch Argus. Meet/park by Grasswood Lane, Grassington, SD981656, at 10.00am. Bring binoculars. NB—it is a steep climb up to the site. Contact leader if planning to come.
Leader: Nyree Fearnley—07811 066971
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Summer Visit- Snaizeholme, Hawes - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Snaizeholme, Hawes
Visit to see this Woodland Trust site being managed for climate and wildlife (inc. red squirrels and black grouse). Meet/park 10am at Hawes car park or adjacent Gayle Lane – we will then drive in a small number of cars to the site. Numbers limited—please contact Helen Steward on 07760 883865 to reserve your place.
NB No mobile reception in the valley.
Leader: Alistair Nash – 07786 661859
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Summer Visit- Rodley Nature Reserve - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Rodley Nature Reserve
Our regular visit to this rewarding reserve. Meet 10am at Reserve SE228363. Leaders: Peter and Barbara Murphy –
01132930188
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possible. Meet at site at time stated. Bring lunch is desired. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>
Summer Visit- Brimham Rocks - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Brimham Rocks: A Geological Tour
This is a 90 minute walk round Brimham Rocks where the 500 million year story can be seen in the rock formations.
Meet at 10:30am at the Welcome Hut in the National Trust main car park (car park charges apply to non-members).
Meet/SE208645 10.30am.
Leader: Stephen Lewis – 07908 578904.
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cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. Bring lunch is desired. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>
Nature Walk- Barn Owl Walk - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Barn Owl Walk (weather dependent– detailed arrangements will be firmed up nearer the event by email) Meeting/parking place to be arranged nearer the time in light of nesting info.
Leader Stewart Barlow 07970 116407
Easy walking, experts on hand; usually 2 – 3 miles maximum.
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cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
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Friendly Nature Walk- Wildlife of Addingham - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Wildlife –friendly Addingham
A guided walk around village ‘wild’ spaces with Addingham Environment Group, followed by a social drink at The Swan. Meet/park at The Swan ( SE07624983), return for a drink at 9pm (and an optional saunter down to the River Wharfe for bat watching at dusk).
Leaders: Jan Hindle 07821 467214 and Rick Battarbee
Easy walking, experts on hand; usually 2 – 3 miles maximum.
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cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
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Nature Walk- Wildlife of Denton Moor - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Wildlife of Denton Moor
A walk over Denton Moor in search of some of the wildlife to be found there. There may be a chance of long-eared owls. Meet/park NE corner of Wild Wood, SE154502. Drive to very end of Smithy Lane, Denton and then continue through gate, turning right to follow unmade track round to northeast corner of wood.
Leader Andy Jowett: 07534 458112
Easy walking, experts on hand; usually 2 – 3 miles maximum.
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cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
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Nature Walk- High Denton Farm - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
High Denton Farm , Denton
Exciting opportunity for a wander around the fields and moors around the farm, to see wildlife and hear about habitat improvements from the farm’s owner.
Meet park at the farm, SE138508.
Leader: Diana Penny 07770 697001
Easy walking, experts on hand; usually 2 – 3 miles maximum.
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Nature Walk- Otley’s Favourite Trees - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Otley’s Favourite Trees
Joint event with Wildlife-friendly Otley
A 2hr evening guided walk around Otley’s favourite trees as
chosen by the residents of Otley via Wildlife Friendly Otley’s
social media. Gentle pace. The walk will feature: tree folk law, ecology, uses, history and maybe a bit of evolution. Followed by the opportunity of a good chat in one of Otley’s great public houses.
Meet at entrance to All Saints Parish Church, SE202454
Parking: Burras Lane Car Park: SE202453
Leader: Steve Heaton (07801 700942) and walk support River Six (07854 242990).
Easy walking, experts on hand; usually 2 – 3 miles maximum.
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cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
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Nature Walk- Fewston Reservoir - Wharfedale Naturalists’ Society
Fewston Reservoir
Walk through the wooded areas beside the shore of Fewston Reservoir, looking for plants, trees and birds.
Meet Swinsty Moor Car Park SE187537
Leaders: Peter and Anne Riley – 01943 862916
Easy walking, experts on hand; usually 2 – 3 miles maximum.
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cancel explicitly if you need to to do so. Please car-share if
possible. Meet at site at time stated. More details and directions from Leader. Visit the Wharfedale Naturalists’ website>