WETHERBY TRIANGLE

Description : The Wetherby Triangle contains a mixture of coppice-like regrowth, mature tree specimens and open spaces.

The site follows the route of a disused railway, which has become largely naturalised over the years since its closure, creating a series of pleasant and relatively unique wooded habitats along its length.

Steep limestone walls are well covered in vegetation. Trees grow out of the rock, appearing to hang from the near vertical faces. Much of this is coppice regrowth from substantial root systems that have utilised the natural weaknesses in the rock in order to anchor themselves.

Wide grassy areas are also present, with the sides of their embankments containing trees and shrubs as screens for the adjacent houses.

Formal public open spaces are bordered by avenues of mature, single aged trees.

Access and facilities : Numerous access points are available for pedestrians and a large car park is situated off Linton Road.

The route through the Wetherby Triangle is well used by walkers and cyclists and is part of Sustran's "Harland Way" long distance cycle way, which will eventually link York and Harrogate.

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