Walk in the Woodland
Central Paths
A few yards from the plaque, on the central path on the left is a Horse Chestnut tree.
In Spring the characteristic leaves and large white cones appear.
We can expect some good conkers later..
Unfortunately this fine pole is now lying on the ground
On the right of the Totem pole is a 5 metre high sawn off Sycamore.
Few insect species are associated with it (15 compared with 200 for some other trees) because it is not a native species. although is is considered a 'naturalised' maple.
The twig has distinctive green buds growing opposite each other.
See Cuttings Path for stand of Sycamores.
The central and left paths meet near the exit to Turkey Lane, which was a famous old Roman Road from Ribchester to Ilkley - the M62 of it's day.
After 50 yards to the right you can see a tree in front of two distinct Silver Birch trees, the name reflecting the colour of their bark - silver.
But what is the tree in the foreground - not much to go on? Until you look on the ground and see all its leaves - very distinctive 7 fronded leaves of Horse Chestnut.
Many of you will know the other name for this tree better - Conker Tree.
This shows how there are various ways to identify trees - by their bark, twigs, even the fallen leaves.
Along a little bit and you can see these young Alder trees, where you are closer to the cones. What is their name?
On the left you may see signs of logging - looking over to Kemple End and Bowland Fells. These logs are often taken away. More information on our Logging.
