Descrizione
The east and south side of Dipton Wood is a steep-sided valley with oak woods, with a notable population of Balia nera and Codirosso in nestboxes, while most of the rest is pine and spruce plantation, attractive to conifer forest birds including regular Prispolone (in the felled and replanted areas), Crociere comune, and Lucherino. A selection of raptors can also be seen, and both Beccaccia and Succiacapre can be present.
Luì verde formerly bred in the oakwood valley (and may possibly still do so occasionally), and can still turn up on spring passage.
Dettagli
Accesso
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.
Terreno e habitat
Foresta , Alberi e cespugli sparsi , ValleCaratteristiche dell’area
Terreno piano , Collinoso , Asciutto , Paludoso , Sabbioso , ScivolosoPercorso ad anello
NoÈ utile un cannocchiale?
NoBuona stagione per il BW
Primavera , EstateMiglior periodo per visitare
Estate , PrimaveraPercorso
Sentiero ampio , Sentiero strettoGrado di difficoltà del percorso a piedi
Difficoltà mediaModalità di accesso
A piedi , BiciclettaCapanno/torretta di osservazione
NoInformazioni aggiuntive
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!


