Raincliffe Woods | |
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Type | Mixed Ancient Woodland |
Location | England |
OS grid | SE9988 |
Coordinates | 54°16′48″N 0°28′30″W / 54.28000°N 0.47500°W |
Area | 161.9 hectares (400 acres) |
Operated by | Scarborough Borough Council |
Status | Site of Special Scientific Interest |
Website | raincliffewoods |
Raincliffe Woods are situated to the north-west of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. They form an "L" shape with Forge Valley Woods and the River Derwent.
Geography
The area is a mixed woodland area designated as "planted ancient woodland",[1] and combined with Forge Valley Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).[2]
There are many paths, tracks and bridleways through the small woods which many residents of Scarborough use for mountain biking, dog walking and Sunday strolls. Throxenby Mere, a popular place for angling, is located at the foot of the woods.
Deer, badgers, squirrels, frogs, toads, foxes and all kinds of birds can be seen in the woods.
References
- ↑ Our woods in focus Archived 19 September 2012 at archive.today
- ↑ Defra, UK - Error page Archived 6 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine
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