These two sites situated on the edge of the Dalby Forest will be full of floral, insect and birding interest. (Grid references: Chafer Wood SE899 832, Ellerburn Bank SE853 860). Among the special species we will look out for include fly orchid, bluebell, goldilocks buttercup, leopard’s bane, wild cherry, adder, and redstart. Both sites have archaeological interest including an ancient pinfold, a cairn and dyke at Chafer Wood: a Bronze Age double bank and ditch at Ellerburn Bank. We will arrange for toilet calls as required at Thornton Dale.
The walking will be easy and no more than 3 miles in total.
A meal will be arranged at the Black Bull in Escrick before returning to Bradford in the late evening.
Leaders: Joan Dobson and Madeleine Massey
Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am. Cost: £11