Exploring and all Hemlock Growing very close to Askham EXPLORING that it has to offer has Bar the tall but deadly hemlock plant can be found. In ancient never been so easy. Greece the famous philosopher YORK Socrates chose to die by drinking hemlock after being sentenced to We’ve routes for all ages death by those who didn’t like his and abilities, ready and speeches and views on democracy. Askham waiting for you to explore. What kind of flowers can you see? The reserve has a raised boardwalk which is a short looping walk and can be accessed at all Whilst you’re out and times. Wellies are required for the rest of the site which is boggy with deep pools and ditches. about, remember let’s be O Dandelion O Daisy O Clover O Bluebell

respectful and patient of Roman Roads others. Let’s keep as safe The Romans built an extensive road network across the country. O Daffodil O Rose O Orchid O ...... as possible by following One such road followed the course of what is now social distancing measures. Road and after passing through Askham Bar to continued on to Copmanthorpe Tadcaster which at that time was Copmanthorpe is an ancient village. and Copmanthorpe trail known as Calcaria. It was mentioned in the of 1086, a book produced for William the Conqueror, which listed Did you spot any birdlife most of the towns and villages in Distance Est. Time on your walk? and Wales as well as details of land 2.5 miles 1-1:30 hrs O Blackbird O Greenfinch ownership. The name of the village is O Blue tit O House martin derived from Old Norse and means O Bullfinch O Robin Traders Village or Craftmans Village. O Chaffinch O Swallow If you’re planning to travel to, from O Chiffchaff O Swift and through York we want to make O Goldfinch O Whitethroat sure you have access to travel O Great tit O Willow warbler information that will help keep you O Great-spotted O Vulture!? woodpecker O ...... safe and be able to plan your journey.

You can explore information about active travel Askham Bog and its benefits by downloading our Cycle route A remarkable survivor of the ancient maps, Walking Guides and information on fenlands of – it occupies our popular Urban Cycle Skills the site of a lake, left behind by a Copmanthorpe Flower Walk Sessions at www.itravelyork.info retreating glacier 15,000 years ago. Along the approach to Copmanthorpe the bright For further information on Since Roman times Askham Bog has purple common knapweed is frequently seen. how to explore York safely been used by local communities as a This colourful flower is a favourite source of go to www.visityork.org source of for fuel. In 1946 the nectar for bees, butterflies and other insects. famous sweet manufacturers Francis The abundant white and yellowed flowered ox-eye Terry and Arnold Rowntree bought daisy is also a favourite with insects. A single plant the bog and the now Wildlife Trust can produce tens of thousands of seeds which can was formed to receive it as a gift. lie dormant for up to forty years. Askham Bar to Askham Bog and Copmanthorpe trail 1

The reserve 1 Start KHM BR has a raised PRK N R 2 Start the walk from the boardwalk entrance to Askham Bar which is a short loop Park and Ride site. and can be accessed at all times. Wellies are It’s also possible to store required for the rest a bike here and Park and of the site which is Pedal into boggy with deep pools the city and ditches. centre. 4 A1036 2 After visiting Askham Bog KHM BO NR Walk towards the main return to the main road, NTUR RRV WOO road. Turn right and follow turn right, cross the road a surfaced footpath which at a pedestrian crossing runs parallel to the road. and walking straight ahead, follow a surfaced ML If you look footpath which leads to WOO carefully in the Copmanthorpe. grassy verges on this walk you 5 FR may find common WOO -spotted orchids, The footpath passes 3 RLWY BR pyramidal orchids under the A64. BHOPTHORP and bee orchids. 4 6 A64 3 After passing under the BON To enter Askham Bog bridge look for a gravel BO cross the gravel car park. track on the right. Follow Turn right passing through this track uphill through an a gate and follow a track area full of wild flowers. A1036 which skirts a golf club. PK HLL 5 Along the walk OLF LUB Look out for the Massive you’ll find a Royal Fern, the largest pond, originally 6 kind of fern found in the made to prevent local Accessibility UK loves damp places flooding after heavy rain, the pond is also valuable The walk is accessible to all. like Askham Bog and Wheelchair users need to can grow up to 3 metres to wildlife; dragonflies use the boardwalk at Askham tall. Similar ferns grew and damselflies can be A64 Bog. Parking and cycle racks in Permian seen patrolling this area. 7 are available at the entrance to Askham Bog. times, over Tadcaster Rd 230 million 7 years ago. After visiting the trail, Buses retrace your steps to The nearest bus stop is return to Askham Bar OPMNTHORP Askham Bar Park and Ride Park and Ride site. site, buses 3 and 3a.