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Good to reserve a place as you get a device with which to really hear the bats clicking in flight!

We were lucky on Saturday – as we managed to dodge the showers and saw plenty of butterflies. The species we counted were: Common blue Holly blue Small copper Ringlet Meadow brown Gatekeeper Speckled wood Small skipper Large white Small white Green-veined white Silver-Y moth    

A statement from York City Council: Following your recent contact with City of York Council I am writing to provide an update on the management of Hob Moor. As you are probably aware, the council has been in a Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreement with Natural England since 2010 and there is a farm business… Continue reading Update on Hob Moor Grass Cutting

Please note: Just to let you know that the Wildflower Walk that was planned for July 5th on the Moor has now been postponed – the new date will be the 2nd August. Look forward to seeing you then. We are pleased to announce that there will be a wildflower walk led by Jonathon Dent… Continue reading Wildflower Walk on August 2

In 2017 it was noted by the Friends of Hob Moor that the flowering of buttercups across the site appeared to not be as prolific as in previous years. Therefore we are very pleased to be working with the council in order to monitor this and we need your help. There will be a project… Continue reading Buttercup Project in North Lane Field

28/04/18  Dawn Chorus. 6.00am at the Yellow Railings on Little Hob Moor. Come and see how many bird songs can be identified. An evening event will also be organised in September or October, date to be confirmed. 18/05/18 A Friday evening in May: Mayfield Woodland Walk. Steve, Ian and Malcolm Cresser would lead a walk from Little… Continue reading Upcoming Events on Hob Moor

The cows will be brought into North Lane Pasture on Thursday lunchtime, subject to the weather, where they will stay for a few days before being released on to Hob Moor. Please be careful for the first few days until they settle down in their new environment. Cows have grazed on Hob Moor for hundreds… Continue reading Update On Cows + Dawn Chorus Event

The cattle are to return to Hob Moor next week, weather permitting. They will be held in North Lane pasture for a few days so they can settle before being released on to Hob Moor. This year the cattle are young 10 – 14 months old and they may be a little nervous until they… Continue reading Take The Lead And Follow The Countryside Code On Strays

Kite Flying on Little Hob Moor Monday 26th March 2.30pm. Family Event. Bring your kites so let’s go fly a kite—-.