Where to go in Yorkshire? (1 Viewer)

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Richard G

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• May 2, 2007

• #1

Hi folks,

Looking for suggestions for somewhere to visit this Bank Holiday Monday in Yorkshire.

Needs to keep SWMBO & 2 kids happy, where we can just walk & get some fresh air, but also where I can take the bins & spot a good number of birds.

We live near Ilkley, but have transport so we can drive to sites.

Look forward to your suggestions.

Richard

 

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Graham Howard Shortt

• May 2, 2007

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Can't do better than Bolton Abbey for Pied Flycatchers, Redstarts, Wood Warbler, Dippers, Grey Wagtails, Common Sandpiper, Mandarin, Curlew, Buzzard, Oystercatcher, Blackcap, Chiffchaff, Willow Warbler etc. etc. And a lovely day out for all the family even if not interested in birds. See http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=72157&page=10&highlight=bolton+abbey

Graham

 

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Marcus Conway - ebirder

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• May 2, 2007

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My missus likes going to Bolton Abbey to and also likes taking in the nearby walks. Fairburn can tick a few boxes and can often help about with entertaqining the little uns wihilst also showing them a thing or too about nature.

Rodley NR also has staff on hand for pond dipping and dragonfly stuff!

 

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Bubbs

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• May 2, 2007

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You can't beat Bempton.

Go for a walk along the cliff tops - they are covered in birds at the moment. If you do go don't just follow everyone else who seem to turn left at the end of the path leading to the cliffs. Walk towards Flamboro and a little further down their is a great open view of nesting Gannets. Afterwards you can have a kickabout on the beach at Filey, followed by fish and chips...can I come :hi:

Let us know how the day went.

 

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Graham Howard Shortt

• May 2, 2007

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Bubbs is also right. Reason I suggested Bolton Abbey was only that I would rather transport screaming kids for 20 minutes not 1.5 to 2 hours, but Flamborough and Bempton tick all the other boxes. And Puffins are more likely to engage kids than Wood Warblers. Have sent PM re Bolton Abbey.

Graham

 

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Bubbs

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• May 3, 2007

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bitterntwisted said:

Bubbs is also right. Reason I suggested Bolton Abbey was only that I would rather transport screaming kids for 20 minutes not 1.5 to 2 hours, but Flamborough and Bempton tick all the other boxes. And Puffins are more likely to engage kids than Wood Warblers. Have sent PM re Bolton Abbey.

Graham

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No fish and chips or the engaging Puffins at Bolton Abbey :hi:

 

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Richard G

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• May 3, 2007

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bitterntwisted said:

Bubbs is also right. Reason I suggested Bolton Abbey was only that I would rather transport screaming kids for 20 minutes not 1.5 to 2 hours, but Flamborough and Bempton tick all the other boxes. And Puffins are more likely to engage kids than Wood Warblers. Have sent PM re Bolton Abbey.

Graham

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Fortunately my kids are OK in the car - we only get "Are we nearly there yet??" a few times (normally 5 minutes after leaving the house!!)

I've also supplied them with a secret weapon which is guaranteed to keep them quiet on long journies - the portable, twin screen DVD player.

Replied to the PM, thanks Graham.

Richard