Semer Water Nature Reserve
A glacial lake formed at the end of the last Ice Age, Semer Water is the second-largest natural lake in North Yorkshire, and provides valuable habitat for breeding and wintering birds.
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A glacial lake formed at the end of the last Ice Age, Semer Water is the second-largest natural lake in North Yorkshire, and provides valuable habitat for breeding and wintering birds.
It’s only down the road from Aysgarth Falls, one of the Yorkshire Dales’ best-known beauty spots, yet picturesque Newbiggin Pastures feels remote and undiscovered, and has stunning views over…
This secluded canal-side spot offers a tranquil escape from the bustle of urban Keighley and Bradford, while the cliffs above it provide cracking glimpses of the Aire valley.
Soak up rainbow-bright wildflowers, skittering butterflies and beautiful birds on-high.
Wildlife and wildflowers have reclaimed this former quarry in the heart of the Ribble Valley.
With over 100 plant species flowering in this small former stone quarry in the Dales, including four species of orchid, a spring or summer visit is a must for wildflower enthusiasts.
Pied flycatchers and sika deer roam this unique woodland on the edge of the Hodder Valley.
A traditional hay meadow, with an eye-popping display of flowers between May and mid-July, this is a glorious example of the species-rich meadows that were once common in the Dales.
Up here in the hills of ruggedly beautiful Swaledale, the climate can be harsh, but this traditionally managed meadow by the river provides a sanctuary for flowers and insects.
Step into Aughton Woods and enter a magical place where wildlife and wildflowers flourish.
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