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8. Out & About 1

Health Walks:

As Lockdown gets a little less severe, perhaps you’d like to try a slightly longer – and less known – walk, through Rabbit Warren Wood.

From the Cross Keys go straight down Common Lane. At the end, turn right on to the A1079 then left towards Elvington Lane.

After about half a mile, as the road curves right, a finger post directs you through Rabbit Warren Wood. Carefully follow the trail through the wood to emerge onto the old railway track. Turn left and follow the signs to emerge onto the A1079. Almost directly opposite enter the Scoreby estate via Scoreby Lodge, and follow the asphalt road past two farms. Where the road takes a dog leg right go straight on and pass to the left of Londesborough Farm. With Hagg Wood to your left, go the end of the track turn left and go straight along Intake Lane back to Dunnington.

Special branches

This month’s special tree is the humble Hawthorn.

Because it’s usually planted as a simple hedgerow, the hawthorn isn’t considered to be a very sexy tree. But left to its own devices, it can grow into a sturdy trunk with a rounded dome of a canopy which encourages  biodiversity. Its blossom - the famous mayflower - is celebrated on May Day and is probably one of the best remembered sights and names in tree lore.

It has many other generous properties too:

  • Its wood is hard and is good for making tool handles as well as for burning in domestic fires.
  • It provides shelter for insects, birds and butterflies.
  • The berries are a rich source of food for birds, and have traditional medicinal properties for digestive and cardiovascular problems, as well as making an excellent jelly.
  • A hawthorn tree planted in the garden can be easily trimmed to size.
  • It also keeps away witches and will enhance the beauty of any fair maiden who washes in its dew on the first of May. Try it.

If you have a favourite tree you’d like to share, send it to derekutley30@gmail.com

2nd Tuesday Rides from Dunnington

The small group of local cyclists who had not been going out on the second Tuesday of the month at 10.30am from the Cross Keys in Dunnington have recommenced their regular meetings. Given the current restrictions, we cannot cycle in a group of more than six, but if there are more, then we can split into two groups. We normally cycle about 10 miles, and we are including a stop to eat our own packups, or if we are lucky and find a café that does take aways, we can help their business revive. The destination will be decided on Tuesday 14th July. We are a group of friends who cycle at their own risk. Helmets and bright jackets are recommended and please bring a spare inner tube with you in case of puncture. Please come and join us. Any queries to Alison Holmes 07581149056

 

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