MEANWOOD VALLEY NATURE RESERVE

Description : This very large nature reserve has a rich and contrasting landscape of varying habitats including bogs, heaths, grassland, becks and a pond. All of these complement the woodland areas by adding interest and diversity.

There are a number of smaller, managed compartments within the nature reserve which include Adel Woods, Alwoodley Crag Plantation, Alwoodley Crag, Adel Moor, Slabbering Baby Fields, Buckstone Field and Scotland Wood.

It contains areas of ancient, replanted woodland and continues a virtually uninterrupted green corridor for some 7 miles from the city centre to open countryside.

The central features of the valley are the dominating becks and extensive surrounding woodland. Stone loaches and bullhead fish can be found in the becks and the ponds provide breeding grounds for frogs, toads and newts.

The Meanwood Valley Rangers regularly organise educational and fun events for the public to enjoy. Listings for events for the year 2000 can be found at What's On.

Access and facilities : There is a network of public rights of way and some of these intercept the Meanwood Valley Trail, which runs from Woodhouse Moor, through the Meanwood Valley and on to Breary Marsh at Golden Acre Park.

Car parks are situated at Green Road (Meanwood Park) and at Stairfoot Lane (Alwoodley).

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