Semi-natural Oak/Birch woodland
This is the major vegetation type at the site and lies on dry, acidic soils. Approximately three quarters of the trees are Oaks, these being of two species, Sessile Oak and Pedunculate Oak. The next most frequent tree is Silver Birch, which makes up approximately 20% of the woodland. As a rule, the proportion of Birch in the mix tends to increase towards the upper edge of the site as the soils become more acid and freely drained. Other tree species present include Ash, Hawthorn and Field Maple. The dominant species in the shrub layer is Hazel although smaller amounts of Holly and Elder also occur.

In parts of the woodland many of the trees and shrubs are both multi-stemmed and heavily stunted. This is due both to the acidity of the soil and the ad hoc coppicing received during various miners' strikes when trees were used as a source of firewood. Evidence of this is particularly noticeable close to the north-west corner of the site where Hazel coppice is a common feature.

On the dry acidic soils underlying the great majority of this woodland, Bracken is often the dominant species on the ground with Bramble also being common. Beneath these two species can be found a variety of grasses, including Creeping Soft-grass and Wavy Hair-grass.