About the reserve

Peel Wood occupies the site of the former Callencroft quarry. The woodland canopy is dominated by Sycamore, with Ash and Oak as a lesser component. The ground flora has displays of naturalised Daffodils and Solomon’s Seal in early spring which later gives way to Wild Garlic. Ivy predominates, with plentiful Hart’s Tongue and Soft Shield Fern.

The quarry cliffs support an interesting bryophyte and fern flora.

There is a good range of woodland birds including breeding Tawny Owl, Great Tit, Blue Tit and Wren.

This is a site to see the locally rare Marble White butterfly.