Scoska Wood is a strip of ash woodland and pasture on the slopes of Littondale - the valley of the River Skirfare - between the villages of Litton and Arncliffe. Main habitats: woodland, lowland grassland Features of interest The underlying Carboniferous Limestone has had a major influence on the reserve’s plant life. Woodland clings to the limestone scars and rocky slopes and merges into herb-rich neutral pasture below. Directions The NNR is 1 km north west of the village of Arncliffe and approximately 22 kilometres north of Skipton. By car, Arncliffe is accessed along a minor road from the B6160, or via minor roads from the B6479. The nearest train station is Skipton. Pride of the Dales operates a bus service from Skipton to villages along the B6160. The company also offers an infrequent service from Skipton to Arncliffe. Contact For more information contact Natural England Enquiries, tel. 0300 060 3900 or email enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk