Managed effectively by Natural England, Gait Barrows Nature Reserve is a naturalists delight.Not being an expert myself I consulted the web and found it is one of few homes of the extremely rare Lady’s Slipper Orchid – my orchid viewing ex work colleague Pauline would have been very impressed. The walk through the reserve is interesting for us non botanists with the lake at its heart ,Hawes Water, a centre for birds, marshes and unusual butterflies whilst the woodland is a mix of yew, oak and ash, creating a wonderful canopy in the sunlight or when it is raining.
Recommend: Spring and early summer are best times to visit, when the flowering plants are out.
