This stunning nature reserve is perched on the side of Ingleborough. It is owned and managed by the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. It is particularly important for its large areas of spectacular limestone pavement. The cracks or grykes as they are known, hide a wide variety of special lime-loving plants. The limestone grassland surrounding it is full of butterflies in the spring and summer. Find out more about the wildlife on this reserve on our Nature in the Dales website.
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- Southerscales Nature Reserve Visit the Dales
- Southerscales Nature Reserve Discover the Dales
- Southerscales Nature Reserve Limestone features
- Southerscales Nature Reserve
- Southerscales Nature Reserve
Southerscales Nature Reserve
Southerscales
View of Whernside from Southerscales
Nature in the Dales
Our Nature in the Dales website contains information about over 150 species and 14 priority habitats found in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Nature in the Dales
Our Nature in the Dales website contains information about over 150 species and 14 priority habitats found in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
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How to get here, where to stay and more.
Help the 3 Peaks
Maintaining the paths in the Three Peaks area costs on average £28 per metre. We rely on donations to make sure this vital work can continue. Could you give a little to help us?
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