Exploring York 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 Bog waiting for you to explore. What kind of flowers can you see? The reserve has a raised boardwalk which is a short looping walk accessible at all times. Wellies or boots Whilst you’re out and are required for the rest of the bog which can be boggy with some 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 Tadcaster social distancing measures. Road and after passing through Askham Bar to Askham Bog Copmanthorpe 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 Domesday Book of 1086, a book produced for William the Conqueror, which listed Did you spot any birdlife most of the towns and villages in England 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 Yorkshire – 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 peat for fuel. In 1946 the nectar for bees, butterflies and other insects. famous sweet manufacturers Francis The abundant white and yellow flowered ox-eye Terry and Arnold Rowntree bought daisy is also a favourite with insects. A single plant the bog and the Yorkshire Naturalists can produce tens of thousands of seeds which can (now Wildlife) Trust was formed to lie dormant for up to forty years. receive it as a gift. Askham Bar to Askham Bog and Copmanthorpe trail 1 ASHM BR The reserve 1 Start 7 2 has a raised PAR N RIDE Start the walk from the boardwalk At the end of the flower entrance to Askham Bar which is a short loop trail turn sharp left and Park and Ride site. accessible at all times. follow the footpath Wellies are required running beside Tadcaster It’s also possible to store for the rest of the site Road back towards a bike here and Park and which can be boggy with Askham Bog and then Pedal into deep pools and ditches. retrace your steps back the city to Askham Bar. centre. 4 A1036 After visiting Askham Bog ASHM BOG 2 NER return to the main road, NATUR RSERV WOOD Walk towards the main turn right, cross the road road. Turn right and follow at a pedestrian crossing a surfaced footpath which and walking straight runs parallel to the road. ahead, follow a surfaced MIDDL footpath which leads to WOOD If you look Copmanthorpe. carefully in the grassy verges 5 FR on this walk you WOOD may find common The footpath passes 3 RAILWY -spotted orchids, under the A64. BRIDGE pyramidal orchids BHOPTHORPE 4 and bee orchids. 6 A64 After passing under the BSON’S 3 bridge look for a gravel BO To enter Askham Bog track on the right. Follow cross the gravel car park. this track uphill through an Turn right passing through area full of wild flowers. A1036 Accessibility a gate and follow a track PIKE HLLS 5 which skirts a golf club. Along the walk The walk is accessible to all. you’ll find a GOLF LUB Wheelchair users need to Look out for the pond, originally use the boardwalk at Askham Bog. Parking and cycle racks made to prevent local 6 massive Royal Fern, are available at the entrance the largest kind of flooding after heavy rain, to Askham Bog. fern found in the UK. the pond is also valuable It loves damp places to wildlife; dragonflies Buses like Askham Bog and damselflies can be A64 and can grow seen patrolling this area. The nearest bus stop is 7 Askham Bar Park and Ride up to 3 Tadcaster Rd site, buses 3 and 3a. metres tall. Dogs Dogs are allowed at COPMANTHORPE Askham Bog on the boardwalk on leads only..