Yorkshire dales, Buckden area/Hope Valley Peak district

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Posted by Rene de Heer on February 21, 2009 at 10:01 AM

Thinking of going to this area over Easter holiday, do any of the british participants know the area? any good for birdphotography? any recommendations for good accomodation (cottages)
many thanks
Rene de Heer

Posted by Simon Phillpotts on February 21, 2009 at 12:18 PM

I live about 10 minutes away from Buckden. The area should be coming to life around easter with more birds reappearing. The high land around Buckden is good for owls and the fields at the foot of the Dale should be starting to see more Curlew and Oystercatchers. The River Wharfe is often good for Kingfishers. Try www.dales-holiday-cottages.com or www.dalegarth.co.uk for accommodation. This pub (www.whitelioncray.com) also does accommodation and is about a mile out of Buckden (I'm going there for dinner tonight). Let me know if you need any more specific information.

Simon

Posted by F.DESMETTE on February 22, 2009 at 4:06 AM

John gardner live in that area, Give him a call.I am sure he will help you.
Frerderic

Posted by Matthew Capper on February 22, 2009 at 12:58 PM

I live in the Hope Valley. Happy to help with some site info if you want to email me. Let me know any species you are after in particular but things like Red Grouse, Short Eared Owl, Dipper, Mountain Hare etc are all possible.

Matthew