Wildlife at Bickley Gate Dalby Forest
North Yorkshire
England
Thornton-le-Dale is the nearest town or village.
OS Grid Reference: SE 910910
A small car park and picnic place giving access to the northern edge of the plateau and dales. This is the starting point for two good wildlife trails. The easy-access Waitcliffe and the more strenuous Deepdale Habitat Trail.
Mammals: Roe deer and badger are very common but rarely seen. Quiet walks in the late afternoon or early morning are the best time to see roe deer. We have information about Roe deer and Badger
Birds: Quite a good 'birding' area this. There are good views over the upper Derwent valley on the Waitcliffe Trail and the diversity of Deepdale makes it attractive to a wide range of species particularly migrant warblers such as chiff chaff, willow warbler, black cap and garden warbler.
Insects and reptiles: A good area for the more common butterflies and adders and lizards, particularly in Deepdale. We have information about Adder Habitats: Bickley Gate is surrounded by mixed coniferous forest of a variety of ages. The limestone road verges in the area make it quite a good wild flower area. Deepdale, reached from here and explored by the Deepdale Habitat Trail is very diverse.
How to get there:
Follow the forest drive for about 7 miles from the visitor centre or enter the forest drive by the north eastern toll point at Bickley near Langdale End.
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Other places to go in Dalby Forest
Crosscliff
Low & High Staindale
Haygate
Adderstone Field
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre and Shop
Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Education & Meeting Room
Contact:
Brian Walker
Environment Officer
01751 472771
e-mail: nym@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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What's of interest
We have just revised our local policy for managing deadwood in local forests if you are interested click on the link to 'Deadwood'. This is a .317kb .pdf file.
Did you know Cliffe as in 'Waitcliffe' and 'Crosscliff' in this area does not usually refer to a sheer rock scar or precipice but to a prominent hillside.
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