Langdale area wildfire
You can find the latest information about the wildfire in the Langdale area near Scarborough and Whitby on our Langdale area wildfire page.
Find information about Brayton Barff and where to find it.
Brayton Barff is a popular ancient woodland site just off Selby bypass.
The site features includes mature Oak woodland, a Scots Pine plantation and a five-acre grassland area. There are also areas of young Oak trees, Silver Birch, Hawthorn, Holly and Hazel trees. In spring the bluebells produce a stunning carpet of colour.
The site is a breeding habitat for the Goldcrest and Coal Tit, Common Buzzard, Sparrowhawks and Tawny Owls.
The site is very popular with residents and visitors to the district.