Bentley Priory Nature Trail
Post 22 At this point the little stream that we saw at the Dell at the start of the trail joins the Stanburn. The tree in the angle between the two streams is an alder Alnus glutinosa. Alders love wet places, although they can tolerate dryer locations and are often planted as street trees. They bear characteristic dark fruits that resemble pine cones.

From here the trail crosses the Stanburn on the remains of a dam dating from the Marquis of Abercorn’s time. Keep to the centre to remove any danger of falling, and take care that small children do not slip.

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