Bugs and Birds: Foulshaw Moss
For such a big reserve this is going to be a rather short blog, this is mainly because despite its size there is only a relatively small portion accessible to the public, but it’s still well worth…
Blog: Guest blogger
Get closer to the field and a little more behind the scenes by reading about the wild experiences, wildlife insights and recollections of staff and volunteers – writers from all over the organisation, from our Reserve Officers to our student placements.
We welcome guest bloggers! If you have something to write home about - whether you've got a trail cam in your garden, or you've been bird watching, or visited one of our nature reserves - if it's to do with Cumbria's wildlife and wild places then we'd love to hear from you!
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Hidden in Plain Sight: Dorothy Farrer's Spring Woods
I think perhaps one of the most interesting parts of exploring and writing about the wonderful nature reserves of Cumbria Wildlife Trust is the fact it means I get to visit fascinating places that…
A Reserve of Two Halves: Barkbooth Lot
Tucked away from the main tourist routes Barkbooth Lot is a wonderfully peaceful place to visit
Feel the sand between your toes: Eskmeals Dunes
The stunning Eskmeals Dunes can be found along the beautiful Cumbrian coastline about half way between Barrow and Whitehaven.
Fungi and Fells: Whitbarrow Scar
One of the first things I ever spotted on my first visit to the South Lakes was Whitbarrow Scar.
Up on the roof: Hutton Roof Crags
Hutton Roof Crags are one of the best examples of Limestone Pavement in the UK, and yet they’re largely deserted, even on a sunny Bank Holiday Sunday.