Bowlees and Friar House Meadows explained

Bowlees and Friar House Meadows
Map:United Kingdom County Durham
Map Size:243
Relief:1
Location:MAGiC MaP
Coordinates:54.6494°N -2.1544°W
Area Ha:5.61
Established:1991
Governing Body:Natural England
Website:Bowlees and Friar House Meadows SSSI

Bowlees and Friar House Meadows is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Teesdale district of west County Durham, England. It consists of three traditionally-managed hay meadows in the valley of the River Tees immediately upstream of Low Force waterfall.

The site is important as preserving a rich assemblage of plant species, including some that are locally rare, in a habitat that is widely threatened by intensive agricultural practices.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bowlees and Friar House Meadows SSSI : Reasons for designating the SSSI status. Natural England . 1 March 2022.