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Description
The east and south side of Dipton Wood is a steep-sided valley with oak woods, with a notable population of Мухоловка-пеструшка and Обыкновенная горихвостка in nestboxes, while most of the rest is pine and spruce plantation, attractive to conifer forest birds including regular Лесной конёк (in the felled and replanted areas), Клёст-еловик, and Чиж. A selection of raptors can also be seen, and both Вальдшнеп and Обыкновенный козодой can be present.
Пеночка-трещотка formerly bred in the oakwood valley (and may possibly still do so occasionally), and can still turn up on spring passage.
Details
Access
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 and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , ValleyConditions
Flat , Hilly , Dry , Wet , Sandy , SlipperyCircular trail
NoIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
Spring , SummerBest time to visit
Summer , SpringRoute
Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , BicycleBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
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!