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| ⚫ | '''Wasdale Screes''' is a ] (SSSI)<ref name=" |
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| |name = Wasdale Screes | |||
| |image = Evening light on Wasdale screes - geograph.org.uk - 4420112.jpg | |||
| |aos = Cumbria | |||
| |coordinates = {{coord|54.429806|-3.300978|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline,title}} | |||
| |interest = Geomorphological and botanical importance | |||
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| ⚫ | '''Wasdale Screes''' is a ] (SSSI)<ref name="Natural England">{{Cite web |title=Wasdale Screes SSSI |url=https://designatedsites.naturalengland.org.uk/SiteDetail.aspx?SiteCode=S1002125&SiteName=wasdale&countyCode=&responsiblePerson=&SeaArea=&IFCAArea= |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=] Designated Sites View}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-13 |title=Wasdale Screes |url=https://www.protectedplanet.net/137760 |access-date=2025-01-13 |website=Protected Planet}}</ref> within the ] in ], ]. This protected area includes much of the escarpment on the southern margin of the lake called ], located 3km northeast of the village ]. This landscape is protected because of the rare plant species present and the uniqueness of the ] landform. | ||
| The scree fields are below the fells of ] and ], but this protected area does not include these summits. | The scree fields are below the fells of ] and ], but this protected area does not include these summits. | ||
| == Geology == | == Geology == | ||
| '''Wasdale Screes''' is a classic example of active disintegration of cliff into unstable ]. It is formed of rocks from the ].<ref name=" |
'''Wasdale Screes''' is a classic example of active disintegration of cliff into unstable ]. It is formed of rocks from the ].<ref name="Natural England" /> | ||
| == Biology == | == Biology == | ||
| This protected area has a diversity of montane plants including ], ], ], ], ] and ]. The plant species ], ] and ] have also been recorded here. A ] species recorded in this protected area is ]. Over 25 species of ] have been recorded in this protected area including ], ], ] and ].<ref name=" |
This protected area has a diversity of montane plants including ], ], ], ], ] and ]. The plant species ], ] and ] have also been recorded here. A ] species recorded in this protected area is ]. Over 25 species of ] have been recorded in this protected area including ], ], ] and ].<ref name="Natural England" /> | ||
| The bird species ], ], ] and ] have been recorded in this protected area.<ref name=" |
The bird species ], ], ] and ] have been recorded in this protected area.<ref name="Natural England" /> | ||
| == Land ownership == | == Land ownership == | ||
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| Site of Special Scientific Interest | |
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  Location within Cumbria | |
| Location | Cumbria |
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| Coordinates | 54°25′47″N 3°18′04″W / 54.429806°N 3.300978°W / 54.429806; -3.300978 |
| Interest | Geomorphological and botanical importance |
Wasdale Screes is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Lake District National Park in Cumbria, England. This protected area includes much of the escarpment on the southern margin of the lake called Wast Water, located 3km northeast of the village Santon Bridge. This landscape is protected because of the rare plant species present and the uniqueness of the scree landform.
The scree fields are below the fells of Illgill Head and Whin Rigg, but this protected area does not include these summits.
Geology
Wasdale Screes is a classic example of active disintegration of cliff into unstable scree. It is formed of rocks from the Borrowdale Volcanic Series.
Biology
This protected area has a diversity of montane plants including alpine lady's-mantle, purple saxifrage, mossy saxifrage, mountain everlasting, northern bedstraw and mountain melick. The plant species bearberry, mountain avens and shrubby cinquefoil have also been recorded here. A clubmoss species recorded in this protected area is alpine clubmoss. Over 25 species of fern have been recorded in this protected area including parsely fern, royal fern, moonwort and forked spleenwort.
The bird species buzzard, raven, peregrine and ring ouzel have been recorded in this protected area.
Land ownership
All land within Wasdale Screes SSSI is owned by the National Trust.
References
- ^ "Wasdale Screes SSSI". Natural England Designated Sites View. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- "Wasdale Screes". Protected Planet. 2025-01-13. Retrieved 2025-01-13.
- "Mapping the habitats of England's ten largest institutional landowners". Who owns England?. 2020-10-06. Retrieved 2025-01-13.