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Whetstone Gate is an area north of Riddlesden, Keighley, a narrow lane leads from the East Morton to Silsden road. The lower slopes provide rough pasture for sheep farming and these give way to an expanse of heather moorland which form the south-western part of Rombalds Moor. This area is rich in bird life with breeding Meadow Pipit, Skylark, Lapwing and Curlew. Birds of prey are often seen here throughour the year. In winter Snow Bunting have been seen near at the top of the road, once you've reached the heather areas. Lower down the slopes by the scattered buildings, Snipe can be heard drumming and Cuckoo frequent this area in spring.