Weston Woods Winter Walk

Walks, England, North Yorkshire, Harrogate

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  • Welcome to the Weston Woods walk. Start by crossing the stile off Weston Lane and head across the field to approach the wood.

    Step 1: Welcome to the Weston Woods walk. Start by crossing the stile off Weston Lane and head across the field to approach the wood.

  • Walk or skip through the gap in the hedge. Look out for red kites above.

    Step 2: Walk or skip through the gap in the hedge. Look out for red kites above.

  • Pass the big beautiful old ash tree on your right.

    Step 3: Pass the big beautiful old ash tree on your right.

  • On your left look out for the dead tree that is fantastic habitat for invertebrates and look out for fungi through the winter.

    Step 4: On your left look out for the dead tree that is fantastic habitat for invertebrates and look out for fungi through the winter.

  • Cross the stile into the wood. The collapsed wall to the left is a great hideout for small mammals and overwintering amphibians.

    Step 5: Cross the stile into the wood. The collapsed wall to the left is a great hideout for small mammals and overwintering amphibians.

  • Turn left at the crossroads to follow the path. The ground flower is immediately interesting with lots of wild garlic.

    Step 6: Turn left at the crossroads to follow the path. The ground flower is immediately interesting with lots of wild garlic.

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