Howe Ridding Wood
Near Witherslack, Cumbria
Ancient woodland with exceptionally rich and interesting range of flowering plants. Coppice management benefits several species of butterfly and part of the nature reserve is a traditional…
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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.
Latterbarrow
Witherslack, Cumbria
This small reserve, a mix of grassland, woodland and scrub has a surprising variety of plant species. It is a haven for insect life.
Newton Reigny
Penrith, Cumbria
Tussocky sedges and some unusual wetland plants combined with the wet woodland of willow and alder provide a home for some rare spiders and beetles.
Next Ness
Ulverston, Cumbria
A small undisturbed area of wet woodland and a haven for birds.
Orton Moss
Carlisle, Cumbria
A quiet and peaceful nature reserve with wet meadow and woodland habitat. Flowers are abundant in the wet areas and woodcock and willow warblers can be seen.
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…
Tarn Sike
Orton, Cumbria
A wild open place, Tarn Sike's lime-rich flushes support orchids, bird's-eye primrose and other plants.