Smardale
Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria
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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"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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Tarn Sike
Orton, Cumbria
A wild open place, Tarn Sike's lime-rich flushes support orchids, bird's-eye primrose and other plants.
Thacka Beck
Penrith, Cumbria
Hay meadows, wet grassland, scrub, hedges, ponds and the beck provide homes for a wealth of wildlife. Although small in size, the nature reserve has a remarkable number of birds.
Whitbarrow - Hervey Memorial Reserve
Witherslack, Cumbria
With stunning views of the Cumbrian fells and Morecambe Bay, this is a great place to walk and explore. Rich in wildflowers and butterflies.