Hugh and Lisa are lifelong enthusiastic naturalists and have been conserving and promoting wildlife at Scargill since it reopened in 2009. Hugh has worked as an ecologist for over 25 years and Lisa has worked in environmental education.

Upcoming programmes featuring Hugh Firman & Lisa Chadwick-Firman

Birding week

15–19 June 2026 (Mon–Fri)

with Hugh Firman & Lisa Chadwick-Firman

Scargill lies in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales with its magnificent limestone scenery and wonderful wildlife. Habitats ranging from heather moorlands to meadows, woodlands…

Fully booked with waiting list

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