Beschreibung
The east and south side of Dipton Wood is a steep-sided valley with oak woods, with a notable population of Trauerschnäpper and Gartenrotschwanz in nestboxes, while most of the rest is pine and spruce plantation, attractive to conifer forest birds including regular Baumpieper (in the felled and replanted areas), Fichtenkreuzschnabel, and Erlenzeisig. A selection of raptors can also be seen, and both Waldschnepfe and Ziegenmelker can be present.
Waldlaubsänger formerly bred in the oakwood valley (and may possibly still do so occasionally), and can still turn up on spring passage.
Details
Zugang
A pleasant half-hour bike ride along quiet but hilly lanes from Riding Mill rail station (3.5 km to first 'P', 5 km to second 'P'). There is also roadside parking for one or two cars at the starting points of the two main footpaths.
Terrain und Habitat
Wald , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , TalBedingungen
Flach , Hügelig , Trocken , Sumpfig , Sandig , RutschigRundweg
NeinIst ein Spektiv nützlich?
NeinGute Beobachtungszeit
Frühjahr , SommerBeste Beobachtungszeit
Sommer , FrühjahrRoute
Normaler Weg , Schmaler PfadSchwierigkeitsgrad der Tour
DurchschnittlichErreichbarkeit
zu Fuß , FahrradBeobachtungshütten oder -türme
NeinZusätzliche Informationen
Both paths start with 'Public Footpath' signs. Please stick to the footpaths; other tracks within the wood are not open to the public.
Abundant Bilberries (Vaccinium myrtillus) in July/August make for a pleasant picnic addition.
Watch out for anthills, and don't sit on them!


