Weston Woods Winter Walk

Walks, England, North Yorkshire, Harrogate
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Weston Woods Winter Walk

Weston, North Yorkshire

by river6

  • 1hr 30m / 1.3km
  • 11

A stroll through Weston Woods, Otley by Wildlife Friendly Otley

  • Wildlife
  • Great views
  • Botanics

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Map preview for Weston Woods Winter Walk
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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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