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Rishworth Moor is an upland moorland area in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, near the village of Rishworth and the Ryburn Valley. It forms part of the South Pennine landscape and includes open moor and peatland habitats. The moor drains eastward toward Yorkshire Water reservoirs and has been included in regional work concerned with the condition and management of Pennine moorland and peat.
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Where is Rishworth Moor?
Rishworth Moor is in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, near the village of Rishworth and the Ryburn Valley. It forms part of the wider South Pennine upland landscape.
What kind of habitat is found on Rishworth Moor?
The area includes open moorland and peatland habitats. These upland environments can store water and support plants adapted to exposed, acidic soils.
Where does water from Rishworth Moor drain?
The moor drains eastward toward reservoirs managed by Yorkshire Water. Its upland position means that rainfall and peatland runoff feed the surrounding water system.
Is Rishworth Moor in the Yorkshire Dales?
Rishworth Moor is in the South Pennines around Calderdale, not the main Yorkshire Dales National Park. Its landscape is still part of the broader Pennine moorland region.
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