The morning visit will be to Quarry Moor NR near Ripon (SE 311694). Cars can be parked in the reserve car park, but the minibus will need to park at Morrisons supermarket, where toilets are available. We hope to see the special plants of this Magnesian limestone area, including Thistle Broomrape, a Yorkshire speciality. The walking is easy and mostly on the level, though maybe muddy in places.
Lunch can be taken at the picnic tables near the bird-feeding area or in the café at Morrisons. Later we will travel to the village of Burton Leonard (SE326637) where, after parking the minibus, we will walk for approx. ¾ mile to the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve at the old lime-quarries. Many special plants grow here in the lime-rich soils. Butterflies’ are attracted to this sheltered spot. There are some short slopes to negotiate so a stick would be useful.
Leaders: Eric Beety, Joan Dobson.
Minibus transport; depart Unitarian Church 9.30am. Cost £8