We have stayed here a couple of weekends already this season. The site is a quick hours run from our home but also offers wonderful opportunities for watching the wildlife and also seeing the change in the wildflowers in the woodlands. This year there has been a swathe of white wood anenome, then wild garlic and bluebells. The wardens are very welcoming and as always the site and facilities are well maintained and clean. The bird feeders on the site attract a range of birdlife and it is not unusual to see a woodpecker having breakfast! We have also seen nuthatches and a range of water and wading birds on or within 20 minutes walk of the site. Bats are not uncommon in the evening especially if you sit in the hide just below the strid cafe. I have never seen an otter though but will now keep an eye out. Thanks Howorth for that information. Walking in the area is very good and last time we walked up to Simons Seat we saw red kite. The Craven Arms is Appletreewick is a welcome rest stop on a long walk and serves a range of real ales. This is a great site and one we intend to visit again.