Hookstone Wood Local Nature Reserve
📍 HarrogateNorth Yorkshire
Mixed woodland with two old quarry ponds and a willow 'Living Bridge' on the edge of Harrogate
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What’s free
Free entry and a free car park
About
Once part of the ancient Forest of Knaresborough, Hookstone Wood is now a Local Nature Reserve and town green. Two ponds formed from old quarries attract herons, kingfishers and around ten kinds of dragonfly and damselfly, and a 'Living Bridge' of growing willow links them. Paths are mostly level and easy going.
Opening times
- Open access. The car park can be busy during big Yorkshire Showground events
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
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