RHS Harlow Carr
Harrogate
Site Details
Walkers: Length 2186m Walk Time: 60mins Altitude 150m
RHS Harlow carr has a large variety of habitats and even teh grassalnds in the prestine ornamental parts of the gardens are managed now in a way to maximise wildlife and this shows in the data collected.
As well the obvious attraction of the nectar rich areas which do attract large numbers of the Vanessids species the meadow s are good for Gatekeeper and teh skippers. The Arboreton contains a wide variety of trees interspersed with shady meadow areas and Purple Hairstreak and white letter hairstreak have been seen.
Sections:
S1 contains ornamental borders with a Buddliea collection which attracts large numbers of Vanessids and whites and teh largest numbers of butterflies.
S2 The Grassy areas have a uncut area in their middle and a good range of herbs with Birds Foot trefoil which attracts Teh brown Argus and Common Blue
S3 as well as ornamental is shady and longer grass area attract Ringlets and Meadow browns
S4 is left uncut as a natural meadow
S5 enters the woodland and Gatekeeper abound along witH Speckled wood
S6 Open area of teh childrens play area again with some areas of uncut grass is also a favourite with teh Meadow browns and Ringlet and Comma
S7 is the arboretum extention
S8 is a mix of woodland clearings wildflower meadows and mature trees but is a bit dark for butterflies
S9 is a mix of fine cut grass from teh cafe to the top of the glasshouses at the top past ornamentals with good nectar supplies that attract the vanessids and Whites
S10 follows the pathways through the herb gardens and then ornamental borders a favourite of the Small Tortoiseshells