The ‘Friends of Northcliffe’ is a local community group originally formed in 1990 to help enhance Northcliffe Woods and Playing Fields for the use of the public, to protect wildlife and preserve the character of this unique area for future generations.

A good relationship exists with Bradford Council who manage these lovely woods and fields. Much has been achieved with mutual cooperation. Members have put up bird and bat boxes, constructed steps, cleared paths and streams, thinned saplings and endeavored to clear the non-native Himalayan Balsam from areas of the woodland. Crocuses, daffodils and snowdrops have been planted, sometimes with the help of local children’s groups. There is so much more that could be done.

Northcliffe Woods and the Norman Rae Playing Fields together make up an area of countryside which, because of its variety, appeals to people with many different interests; whether bird watching, working on an allotment, playing football or simply taking a stroll, there is something for everyone.

Friends of Northcliffe organise three walks in Northcliffe every year led by one of our members, a botany expert. These are always well attended by both members and non-members.