A steep, wooded valley, with outcrops of millstone grit at the top. The rocky Oak Beck flows in the valley floor. Predominantly deciduous woodland with a diverse range of shade loving plants and bryophytes.
A disused Magnesian Limestone quarry that supports a mix of limestone grassland, scrub and broadleaved woodland with a rich calcareous flora.
Conifer plantation and rock outcrops with a 19th century stone folly.
High moorland on the eastern side of the upper Nidderdale valley, between Flamstone Pin and High Ruckles, including Dallowgill, Lofthouse, Pateley, Fountains Earth and Masham Moors. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
A small ancient deciduous wood on a steep valley side.
Mixed woodland, mostly deciduous. The rocky Oak Beck runs the full length of the site. There are two grassy meadows and some outcrops of Millstone Grit.
A very high plateau (>600 m) with the only montane heath in the HDNS area; the best site for montane plants in our area.
An abandoned limestone quarry that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geological features. It also has a rich limestone grassland flora.
Ancient broadleaf woodland on the edge of the moors above the River Nidd.
The How Stean Beck flows off the West Nidderdale moors and through a deep limestone gorge before meeting the River Nidd.
Newsome Bridge Quarry displays a spectacular Permian Magnesian Limestone section, cut through a bryozoan patch-reef and flanking limestones.
Historic, landscaped woodland with a wide variety of trees and a large lake; spectacular outcrops of Millstone Grit.
On the site of an old Magnesian Limestone quarry, the reserve has interesting unimproved calcareous grassland and geological features.
Remnant heathland on top of quarry
Two large reservoirs and surrounding boulder-strewn hillsides with rough grassland and moorland on the higher slopes. There is some mixed woodland below Scar House dam.
Ancient woodland with moss covered boulders and stream with wet rock faces.
The upper reaches of the River Nidd and valley, with rough pasture, woodland, many exposed outcrops of limestone and entrances to cave systems, such as Goyden Pot
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