Today we will be continuing our exploration of the S.E. Leeds sites which are owned by Leeds City Council and managed in partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Letchmire Pastures at Allerton Bywater (WF10 2BW) is a 13 hectare site on low lying land near the River Aire, which was a former coal-stocking area. It consists of ponds, wet grassland, grassland scrub and hedgerows. The site is good for bird-watching; Lapwing, Common Snipe and Ringed Plover nest here and many other birds can be seen. The site was originally landscaped by Leeds City Council and the soil which was translocated contained rare plant species such as Grass Vetchling, Wood Small-reed and serval Orchid species. (Map ref. SE424274)
We will access toilets at Kippax Leisure Centre before the walk.
Leader: John Gavaghan
Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am. Cost £7