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.
Conservation day at Smardale Nature Reserve
Join us for a day of conservation action at the lovely Smardale Nature Reserve
Conservation day at Smardale Nature Reserve
Join us for a day of conservation action at the lovely Smardale Nature Reserve
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
Supporters celebrate anniversary of flagship nature reserve
It’s 40 years since we purchased Smardale Nature Reserve near Kirkby Stephen
Work starts to manage ash trees struck by deadly disease in Westmorland Dales
Smardale Nature Reserve is one of many woodlands affected by ash dieback, which is now prevalent across UK
Eden’s top nature reserve set to welcome more visitors
Kirkby Stephen’s stunning Smardale Nature Reserve, which lies on part of the old Tebay to Darlington railway line, has always been popular with wildlife tourists, locals and walkers.
Kirkby Stephen nature reserve best for wild flowers in Cumbria
Following detailed surveying by wild flower expert Peter Bullard, Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Smardale Nature Reserve, near Kirkby Stephen, has been assessed as the best nature reserve in Cumbria for…