Good for: Birds, Ferns, Mosses, Wildflowers
The moors to the west of upper Nidderdale are a Site of Special Scientific Interest for their blanket bog and heather moorland habitats and breeding moorland birds. This includes West Nidderdale, Barden and Blubberhouses Moors, which stretch into Wharfedale.
Parking
Some roadside parking
Access
Mainly open access with Public Rights of Way
Terrain
High moorland with rough terrain
Habitat:
About the location
Further information
Natural England: SSSI Site detail
Pateley Bridge
OS Map Reference
SE 074 703
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