Scoska Wood NNR
Scoska Wood NNR is a strip of ash woodland and pasture on the slopes of Littondale - the valley of the River Skirfare - between the villages of Litton and Arncliffe.
County: North Yorkshire
Main habitats: Woodland, Lowland Grassland
Area: 10 Ha
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The underlying Carboniferous Limestone has had a major influence on the reserve's plant life. Woodland clings to the limestone scars and rocky slopes and merges into herb-rich neutral pasture below.
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Please note that access to the reserve away from public footpaths is by permit only. For more details, and a leaflet describing the site, email enquiries.yorkshumber@naturalengland.org.uk, or telephone 0300 060 1911.
Location and access
The NNR is is 1 km north west of the village of Arncliffe and approximately 22 km north of Skipton.
By car, Arncliffe is accessed via a minor road from the B6160, or via minor roads from the B6479.
The nearest train station is in Skipton, served by Northern Rail.
Pride of the Dales operates a bus service from Skipton to villages along the B6160. The company also offers an infrequent service from Skipton to Arncliffe.
Facilities
The nearest toilet and refreshment facilities are in local villages.
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