One of the few remaining hay meadows in our area, which is managed for the production of an annual hay crop. It lies within a loop of the River Nidd near Cattal.
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Parking

Limited roadside in Cattal (a small carpark at the south end of Cattal Bridge)
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Access

Walk to the east extremity of the village to find a track beside farm fields that leads to the open access area
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Terrain

Tracks, rough grassland

Habitat:

About the location

A Site of Special Scientific Interest for its rich natural grassland flora. Of particular interest are Early Purple Orchid, Meadow Saffron and Wild Tulip. Other plant specialities are Snake’s-head Fritillary (naturalised), Field Garlic and Wood Anemone in a very atypical habitat.

Further information

Natural England: SSSI Site detail

South east of Catall

OS Map Reference

SE 453 538

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