Eycott Hill
Penrith, Cumbria
A peaceful upland with spectacular views, Eycott Hill Nature Reserve is the perfect place for a low level walk, or wildlife adventure!
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"We just wanted to say what a lovely visit we had, both yesterday and today to Foulshaw Moss. We are keen photographers and lovers of nature and found Chris to be a very pleasant asset to a small but truly delightful reserve. During these troubling times in the world, it is great to escape and enjoy the pleasures of nature."
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Foulney Island
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
Arctic and little tern breed on this island nature reserve during the summer whilst in autumn and winter it's a great site to see waders.
Foulshaw Moss
Near Witherslack, Cumbria
Ospreys use Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve as a nesting site. Visit for free.
Grubbins Wood
Arnside, Cumbria
Easily bypassed on a foreshore walk, this tucked away woodland is a haven of flowers, ferns and birds and has probably been present since medieval times.
Limestone woodland provides shade…
Holme Park Quarry
Near Burton-in-Kendal, Cumbria
Holme Park Quarry is a little corner of relic limestone pavement with fabulous flora and a surprising view.
Humphrey Head
Near Grange over Sands, Cumbria
With excellent views over Morecambe Bay, this limestone promontory has an unusual assemblage of plants and interesting geological exposures. Great place for watching birds on the estuary.
Hutton Roof Crags
Burton in Kendal, Cumbria
Hutton Roof Crags contains some of the best areas of limestone pavement in Britain, with a wealth of unusual plants and animals. Pavement occurs in a mosaic with woodland, scrub, grassland and…
Ivy Crag Wood
Keswick, Cumbria
Steeply sloping, this small remnant of oak woodland on the slopes of the Dodd below Skiddaw, provides an excellent habitat for birds such as pied-flycatcher.
Lowick Common
Lowick Green, Cumbria
A lowland of heath, grassland and fen areas which are home to a range of specialist species. It's dotted with ponds containing the rare medicinal leech.
The view from the top of the…
Next Ness
Ulverston, Cumbria
A small undisturbed area of wet woodland and a haven for birds.