Raincliffe Woods

Raincliffe Woods

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property_name = Raincliffe Woods
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type = Site of Special Scientific Interest
NT/EH/RHS = Scarborough Borough Council
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area =161.9ha
main =Mixed Ancient Woodland
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country =England
region =Yorkshire and the Humber
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refreshments =No
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webAddress = [http://raincliffewoods.com/ Friends of Raincliffe Woods]
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Raincliffe Woods are situated to the north west of Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. They form an "L" shape with Forge Valley Woods and the River Derwent.

The area is a mixed woodland area designated as "Planted Ancient Woodland", [ [http://www.wt-woods.org.uk/raincliffemeadows/description.asp Our woods in focus ] ] and combined with Forge Valley Woods is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). [ [http://www.defra.gov.uk/environ/fcd/policy/wlmp/sssiapp3.pdf Defra, UK - Error page ] ]

There are many paths, tracks and bridleways through the small woods which many residents of Scarborough use for mountain biking, dog walking and Sunday strolls. Throxenby Mere a popular place for fishermen is located at the foot of the woods.

Deer, badgers, squirrels, frogs, toads, foxes and all kinds of birds can be seen in the woods.

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