Near Pontefract
This SSSI is important for its ancient woodlands, grasslands and flowery slopes. It lies on magnesium limestone; a third of Yorkshires’ floral species grow here. Cowslips, dog violets, early purple orchids and the less common Spring cinquefoil should be in flower. Woodpeckers, yellow hammers and bullfinch are residents, and some summer visitors may have arrived. Orange tip and Brimstones may be flying. Paths are mainly grassy and narrow with steeper sections to access the valley floor. Toilets on route.
Leader: Alice Gingell
Minibus transport; depart Culture Fusion 9.10am/Unitarian Church 9.30am. Cost £10