Spaunton Moor, near Hutton-le-Hole, will be opening its gates to visitors on June 7 as part of the Open Farm Sunday initiative.
From 11am to 3pm, the public are invited to have a look behind the scenes at how the iconic heather moorlands are managed to produce red grouse – a bird unique to Britain – and hill sheep.
Moorland Association member George Winn-Darley, his keepers and farmers work together to carefully manage this area of heather moorland, which provides a backdrop to the North York Moors National Park.
Spaunton Moor is easily accessible from the A170, Thirsk to Scarborough road – just follow the signs to Hutton-le-Hole and from the village car park to a field with panoramic views across the moorland which will be bustling with activity.
A golden eagle named Erica, the chance to make your own animal footprint and an opportunity to learn more about peat are among the many attractions and activities on offer throughout the day.
To find out more about Open Farm Sunday and its oranisers, LEAF, phone 024576413911 or vist www.farmsunday.org
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