Raincliffe Woods
| Raincliffe Woods | |
|---|---|
Northern edge | |
| Type | Mixed Ancient Woodland |
| Location | England |
| OS grid | SE9988 |
| Coordinates | 54°16′48″N 0°28′30″W / 54.28000°N 0.47500°W |
| Area | 161.9 hectares (400 acres) |
| Operated by | Raincliffe Woods Community Enterprise Interest Company[1] |
| Status | Site of Special Scientific Interest |
| Website | raincliffewoods |
Raincliffe Woods are situated to the north-west of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. They form an "L" shape with Forge Valley Woods and the River Derwent.
Geography
The area is a mixed woodland area designated as "planted ancient woodland",[2] and combined with Forge Valley Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).[3]
There are many paths, tracks and bridleways through the small woods which many residents of Scarborough use for mountain biking, dog walking and Sunday strolls. Throxenby Mere, a popular place for angling, is located at the foot of the woods.
Deer, badgers, squirrels, frogs, toads, foxes and all kinds of birds can be seen in the woods.
References
- ^ "About Us - Raincliffe Woods". Raincliffe Woods. Retrieved 3 April 2025.
- ^ Our woods in focus Archived 19 September 2012 at archive.today
- ^ Defra, UK - Error page Archived 6 February 2007 at the Wayback Machine