Boost for famed daffodil walk

Villagers joined forces with staff and volunteers from the North York Moors National Park Authority for a clean-up operation along Farndale’s hugely popular daffodil walk.

A wet grassland site - known locally as the duck pond - to the north of Low Mill has been cleared after it had become overgrown with willow and alder trees. Villagers were concerned as the area is a popular spot for visitors to pause and admire the display of blooms. Trees were cut back and the wood has been used to make bundles and stakes to protect a short stretch of riverbank to help prevent erosion.

Natural England’s consent was required as the work was carried out in a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the diversity of habitats and plant species, including the wild daffodils.

More than 50,000 visitors descend on Farndale during the daffodil season, and dedicated shuttle bus services will run on Sundays from March 25 to April 15 and over the Easter weekend to cope with the number of tourists.

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