Did Temperate Rainforest once extend to the slopes of Ingleborough? Climate conditions indicate that it could have done. In fragments of ancient woodland on the Ingleborough National Nature Reserve, due to the damp mild conditions, fascinating epiphytes can be observed – those are mosses, lichens and liverworts which are often overlooked. Though smaller and more subtle than their Celtic cousins, these species are still interesting and beautiful, and walk leader Judith Allinson will bring hand lenses so that we can observe them more closely.
Learn about the Wood Pasture that would have characterised this region 5000 years ago, and what Wild Ingleborough is doing to restore biodiversity to the landscape.
This event is organised by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust - there will be a small charge of about £8 - More details and to book click here. The event time (6:15-8:45pm) is arranged so that people who wish can come by train to Ribblehead Station can do so.