Nature
Nethergill Farm is made up of a wide variety of different habitats which are considered home to diverse range animals and plant life.
To further enhance the wildlife across the farm and to particularly encourage Red Squirrels, we have planted an area of 30 acres of moorland with mixed-species woodland totalling 20,000 trees in conjunction with the National Parks and Forestry Commission. The planting area runs close to Greenfield Forest which has been declared the 17th Red Squirrel reserve in Britain.
Wildlife Hides
All guests staying in the self-catering accommodation are welcome to use the hides during their stay free of charge.
Visitors to Nethergill for the day are welcome to use the hides, together with self -guided farm trail and use of the Nature Barn.
DIY Tea, coffee and flapjack are available in the Nature Barn - payment on an honesty system. Both bird hides were made by Green Future Buildings, a not for profit social enterprise company, helping disadvantaged young people.
Willow Hide:
The larger of two hides overlooking Oughtershaw Beck and a scrape. Made out of recycled plastic bags with a newly installed grass roof made with turf taken from the nearby scrape. A free standing telescope is available for use in this hide. Capacity 8 adults.
Ash Hide:
Half way up Mireling gill side in a copse called Victoria Wood, overlooking the source of the Wharfe and the Ribble with panoramic views over the fells. The hide is made out of recycled plastic bags. Capacity 4 adults or a family of 5.
Wildlife Cameras
Wildlife cameras have now been installed around the farm - down by the river to hopefully see our elusive otter. Behind the barn onto one of our ancient hay meadows to see the Black Grouse who favour this meadow as well as a few nest box cameras in the woods and around the yard.
