Quote Originally Posted by OB1 View Post
During this morning's dawn (5.30am) pre-work 5 mile run. A couple of deer sightings at Hardcastle Crags. Firstly a single deer half way between the NT car park and Gibson Mill, and then another two on the other side of Hebden Water at Gibson Mill itself. I would be interested if any of you know what the deer population of the Hebden Water catchment is estimated to be. Have there been any studies / surveys?

I have seen Deer there twice. Two near Peckett Well and one crossing the track half a mile down from Gibson Mill. It is a bit surprising given the number of visitors.