Location:
Near Sedbergh, Rawthey Valley, Cumbria
Map:
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map OL19 - Howgill Fells & Upper Eden Valley
Description:
Hebblethwaite Hall Wood is owned and managed by the Woodland Trust. It consists of five hectares of ancient semi-natural woodland stretching along the steep slopes that make up the northern side of Hebblethwaite Hall Gill. The gill has some interesting geology which has given rise to many waterfalls and some shingle beaches. Ancient semi-natural woodland is rare in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and this site is well worth a visit to see the bluebells, ash, oak, hazel and rowan trees, ferns, mosses and liverworts that this habitat hosts. In addition, red squirrels are present in this area of the National Park. Further information about the site and the Woodland Trust's on-going management plans are available on the Woodland Trust webpage provided below.
Access and facilities:
The wood can be entered from the public right of way crossing the site north to south as shown on the Ordnance Survey map mentioned above. Once in the wood, there are 650 metres of permissive paths to explore. Care should be taken, however, as the terrain can be challenging in places. Further information about access on this site is available on the Woodland Trust webpage provided below.
