The mature Beech treelines and conifer plantation edges around Stop 10 creates a sunny, sheltered area. This previously felled area was replanted with Oaks in 2020.
Birch saplings can also be seen. A great place to stop, sit and view.
The Mother Shipton moth has been recorded in the grassy patches in this opening. This scarce, day-flying moth is named after a 16th-century prophetess and witch, Ursula Southeil, from North Yorkshire in England. The striking forewing markings appear to show an old lady or witch’s head in profile complete with a long, crooked nose.
In sunny, warm weather you may be lucky enough to spot the fast-moving, electric green coloured Green tiger beetle moving quickly along the gravel paths in search of spiders, caterpillars and ants to catch with its impressive jaws.
The open area of clearfell and recently replanted forestry down the valley to the east hosts a range of insect life with Small heath, Common blue, Small copper, Meadow brown and Small tortoiseshell butterflies all present in this area.
Ephemeral pools and wet patches along the edge of the tracks at the bottom of the valley near the stream hold Frogs and tadpoles as well as providing breeding habitat for Common blue damselfly, Blue-tailed damselfly, Large red damselfly and Four-spotted chaser.
