Scar & Castlebeck Woods

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The waterfall at the top east branch of Jugger Howe beck. This waterfall (on shale) is the area reputed to contain dinosaur footprints

Photo: WTPL(00167/0019)/James Simpson © protected Woodland Trust

About this wood

If you have ever wanted to tread in the footsteps of dinosaurs, visit Scar and Castlebeck Woods in the beautiful North York Moors National Park. The secluded woods straddle a steep ravine carved by the streams and small rivers that run off the moors - among them Castlebeck, Jugger How Beck and Bloody Beck, cited as one of the best inland exposures of dinosaur footprints.

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"This is a truly beautiful place to visit at all times of the year. So near to Scarborough but a million miles it seems from civilisation. Peaceful, secret, and reflective. Absolutly glorious."
Anne Benson, 13 November 2010

Scar & Castlebeck Woods

Size:
51.99 ha (128.47 acres)
Near:
Harwood Dale, North Yorkshire
Grid ref:
SE950977
OS map sheets:
  • Outdoor Leisure 27
  • Explorer 27
  • OS Landranger 94

SSSI, NP, SSSI, NP, ASNW

Features:

  • Local parking difficult
  • Good views
  • Moorland
  • Grassland
  • Marshland
  • Mainly broadleaved woodland
  • Special wildlife interest
  • Well worth a visit
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