Woodale Wood

Over 9,000 trees make up this emerging young woodland planted at Scar House Reservoir on High Woodale Farm, Upper Nidderdale. 

Woodale Wood Scar House Reservoir

Woodale - our 2018-19 Supporter Woodland 

Set in the stunning Nidderdale landscape Woodale wood is an important habitat for native wildlife, including endangered species such as common redstart, cuckoo, and black grouse. The new woodland will also grow to support ancient woodland flora, invertebrates, and other wildlife. Tree planting on the site links and expands existing woodland, with care taken to support biodiversity.  

Several other endangered species of bird will also benefit from the woodland including: song thrush, mistle thrush, fieldfare, redwing, ring ouzel and spotted flycatcher - which are all UK Biodiversity Action Plan species. 

Over 9,000 trees are planted here including native species such as birch, oak, hawthorn, rowan, bird cherry, holly, some gorse and Scots pine.

The woodland is planted at High Woodale Farm in Upper Nidderdale, in partnership with landowner Yorkshire Water. 

Woodale Wood Nidderdale

Scar House Reservoir

What to look out for  

  • Native tree species including: birch, oak, hawthorn, rowan, bird cherry, holly, some gorse and Scots pine
  • Less common birds include common redstart, cuckoo, and black grouse
  • Song thrush, mistle thrush, fieldfare, redwing, ring ouzel and spotted flycatcher

Visiting Woodale Wood 

The woodland is situated on private land – but can be seen from the circular path around Scar House Reservoir. Parking and facilities can be found at Yorkshire Water Car Park at Scar House Reservoir. Grid Ref: SE07047659 

Download the Woodale fact sheet with directions and maps

 

Learn more about our woodland work 


Sapling and mature tree Yorkshire Dales

Restoring woodlands

In 1996 YDMT joined forces with other organisations to expand tree cover across the Dales and surrounding areas. Since then, we’ve supported the planting of more than 1.5 million native broadleaf trees.  

Removing tree tubes Yorkshire Dales

Woodland Grants

We can offer free advice and funding to support the creation of new native broadleaf woodlands in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and Nidderdale AONB.

Young person whittling

Discover your woods

Want some inspiration for things to do in the woods? Check out our woodland activities, talks and resources put together by our YDMT woodland experts.