Arnold Memorial

This reserve lies on an outcrop of the Whin Sill, comprising of an old quarry with scrub and woodland. The woodland and scrub includes ash, elm, Scots pine, elder and gorse with willow fringing the stream. The maturing woodland, together with its coastal location makes the reserve a vital resting point for many winter migrants. Breeding bird species include sedge and willow warblers, chiffchaff and blackcap. Amongst the migrants, a number of rarities have been recorded including wryneck, icterine, reed and barred warblers, red breasted flycatcher and bluethroat. Below the crags grow foxgloves, wood sage and lesser periwinkle, amongst other species