Ledston Luck & Roach Lime Hills, East Leeds

We will explore two reserves in East Leeds situated on magnesian limestone, both NEW to the group. Ledston Luck previously was a coal pit and closed in1986. It has been developed as a nature reserve including meadow, ponds and woodland. 4000+common spotted orchids were recorded in 2013, as well as southern marsh, hybrids and bee orchids. There is a variety of pond life including dragonflies. The woodland and scrub are home to breeding birds such as grasshopper warbler. Roach Lime Hills SSSI is a privately owned calcareous grassland containing rock rose, thyme, milkwort, eyebright and fairy flax. Toilet facilities will be available at Kippax leisure centre, Station Road, Kippax; which will be our meeting point for the day out. (Grid ref SE409301). Easy walking. 

Coordinator: Margaret Rees Leader: Kate Phillips YWT
Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am.  Cost £7