Dean Wood

UK Wildlife Trusts

Dean Wood is a wildlife-rich nature reserve located in a deep, narrow wooded clough on the West Pennine Moors. This undisturbed haven features a diverse array of habitats, including woodlands filled with ash, beech, birch, and rowan trees. The reserve is characterized by its stunning waterfall, which cascades approximately 32 feet to the valley floor, creating a magical atmosphere enhanced by the presence of mosses and liverworts. Visitors to Dean Wood can expect to see a variety of flora and fauna throughout the year. June is particularly vibrant, with sightings of foxglove, Yorkshire-fog, and common toad peaking around 1:00 AM. Spring brings the arrival of chiffchaffs and willow warblers, while April is notable for the appearance of cuckooflower and grasshopper warblers. The dawn chorus in the early mornings is a highlight, featuring the melodic calls of blackbirds, robins, and wrens.

Managed by

UK Wildlife Trusts

Location

BL6 7SD