Smardale
The stunning scenery provides a backdrop to this lovely reserve. The steep wooded slopes of Smardale gill contrasts with the views of open rolling countryside from the viaduct. A great place for…
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Smardale Wildlife walks
Smardale Nature Reserve is a great places to see wildlife while you are out rambling. This series of Smardale walks have been devised exclusively for Cumbria Wildlife Trust by Richard Arrowsmith.
Smardale nature reserve directions
How to get to Smardale Nature Reserve - directions.
Steve Doyle
An instrumental force in bringing species of butterfly back from the brink in Cumbria.
Donate to help Smardale Nature Reserve
Your donation will help improve Smardale Nature Reserve to make it both a haven for wildlife and also give the access needed for people.
Scotch argus butterflies take to the air at Smardale Nature Reserve
The warm conditions of the last week have encouraged a profusion of the rare Scotch argus butterfly to take to the air at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Smardale Nature Reserve, near Kirkby Stephen.
Full steam ahead for Smardale Nature Reserve
Visitors will soon see the start of works to create a new visitor experience, car park and accessible walkway
Cold conservation days and coppice coup chatter - January 2020 Blog
We have had another wet month with the occasional beautiful sunny day. The tree nursery is starting to bulge at the seams with trees, with over 400 now and about 500 growing in people’s gardens…
Wild, Wet and Twig Who’s Who (Staveley Woodlands December Blog)
I thought I would start my recount of December with a big “Happy New Year” for 2020. I hope you all have lots of wonderful wild plans for the year ahead.
Waxwing
The waxwing is a colourful winter visitor. It can often be spotted in large flocks in berry-laden bushes in towns, car parks and gardens.
Biting stonecrop
Also known as 'Goldmoss' due to its dense, low-growing nature and yellow flowers, Biting stonecrop can be seen on well-drained ground like sand dunes, shingle, grasslands, walls and…
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