North Yorkshire
England
Thirsk is the nearest town or village.
Boltby Forest lies on the western slopes of the Hambleton Hills in the the North York Moors National Park to the north of Sutton Bank. The Cleveland Way long distance path passes through the forest.
Mammals: Common mammals are roe and fallow deer, badgers and foxes. Quiet early morning and evening walks increases the chances of seeing these elusive animals. We have information about Roe deer, Fallow deer and Badger
Birds: Boltby Forest covers some of the steep slopes overlooking Thirsk and Northallerton in the Vale of Mowbray. Raptors (birds of prey) such as common buzzard and red kite are becoming more frequent and the elusive goshawk is occassionally seen. We have information about Red kite
Habitats: Boltby Forest is dominated in the north by coniferous plantation and in the south by broadleaved woodland. Part of Boltby Forest near Sutton Bank, Garbutt Wood, is a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
How to get there:
By car. Boltby Forest is approximately five miles east of Thirsk and three miles north of the A170 at Sutton Bank
Enter through:
Sneck Yate
Facilities:
Contact:
Brian Walker
Environment Officer
01751 472771
e-mail: nym@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
What's of interest
There are plans to restore native tree cover to parts of Boltby Forest. If you are interested in these plans click on the link to Native Woods.
Did you know
Alf Wight, the real name of James Herriot from "All Creatures Great and Small, worked in this area. The fictional Darrowby is the nearby market town of Thirsk.
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