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The great outdoors

The Selby District is a vast rural area with an abundance of woodland and is home to a variety of different species and wildlife.

There are many nature reserves and walks across all corners of the district.

Get out there and explore…

 

  • Barlow Common nature reserve

    An abundance of flora and fauna that can be enjoyed all year round...

  • Skipwith Common

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    With over 500 acres of lowland heath - one of the last remaining areas in the North of England...

  • Canals and waterways

    There are a number of canals and waterways crossing the district...

  • Brayton Barff

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    Brayton Barff is a beautiful, ancient woodland in the heart of our district...

  • Hambleton Hough

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    Hambleton Hough is a small hill supporting a plantation of Scots Pine...

  • Fairburn Ings

    Fairburn is an ideal place to see wetland birds at close quarters throughout the year...

  • Bishop Wood

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    Bishop Wood is a planted ancient woodland site and is one of the largest wooded area in the Humberhead Levels...

  • Lower Derwent Valley National Nature Reserve

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    The nature reserve comprises of a series of flood meadows, pastures and woodlands...

  • Biodiversity map of Selby

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    Interactive biodiversity map

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  • Brockadale Nature Reserve

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