Forests & woodlands · Yorkshire & the Humber
Askham Bog
In or near Askham Bryan.
Askham Bog is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Erskine Halt · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Askham Bog, the nearest railway station is Erskine Halt, located 2.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is YO23 3AP. Entry to the site is free.
About
Askham Bog is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 53.9256°, -1.1311°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Official information
Askham Bog is a nature reserve that represents a remnant of Yorkshire's ancient peatland, offering a habitat for diverse wildlife including rare plants and insects. Visitors can explore the area through a boardwalk and enjoy birdwatching, walking, and observing various species in a peaceful environment.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Askham Bog SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Askham Bog is small area of peat bog and Site of Special Scientific Interest situated within the Vale of York in North Yorkshire, England. It lies to the south-west of York, north of Copmanthorpe and near Askham Richard and Askham Bryan. It is regarded as one of the most ecologically diverse sites in Northern England. During the 2010s, a development of 500 houses was proposed for the edge of the bog on the outskirts of York city, but this was overturned in 2020.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Askham Bog formed in the Vale of York in a hollow which was flooded by meltwater from the last glacial retreat about 15,000 years ago. The bog's lowest layer is made up of sealed boulder clay, sand, and gravel. Above this is a distinct layer of organic deposits, which collectively reflect a series of biological and geological periods. The basal clay layer is covered by additional lake clay and nutrient-rich nekron mud, which is supplied by the surrounding moraines. Further up, there are layers of fen peat and sphagnum peat. The latter contains traces of Scorpidium and Eriophorum. The Nekron peat layer reflects a permanent shift to a relatively warm post-glacial climate. Formed during this…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.9256, -1.1311
- District
- York
- Parish
- Copmanthorpe
- Postcode
- YO23 3AP
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Outer
- Phone
- 01904 659570
- Nearest railway station
- Erskine Halt — 2.5 km
- Official site
- www.ywt.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w29102642 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Askham Bog (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Askham Bog?
- Askham Bog is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO23 3AP), in the parish of Copmanthorpe.
- What is Askham Bog?
- Askham Bog is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Askham Bog?
- The nearest railway station is Erskine Halt, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO23 3AP.
- Is Askham Bog a protected site?
- Yes — Askham Bog is part of the Askham Bog SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Askham Bog free to visit?
- Yes, Askham Bog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Askham Bog?
- The nearest railway station is Erskine Halt, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO23 3AP.