Clints Quarry
Egremont, Cumbria
A fascinating place not only for wildlife but also for geology and industrial archaeology.
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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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Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve
Penrith, Cumbria
Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve is a great place for the people of Penrith to enjoy being in nature and watching nature and habitat restoration in action.
Drumburgh Moss
Drumburgh, Cumbria
Drumburgh Moss National Nature Reserve is a site of international importance, dominated by an expanse of lowland raised mire, one of Western Europe's most threatened habitats.
Sphagnum…
Dubbs Moss
Cockermouth, Cumbria
Diverse range of habitats supports a good number of species of plants, mosses, ferns as well as butterflies, beetles, spiders and moths. This makes an excellent reserve for birds throughout the…
Eskmeals Dunes
Ravenglass, Cumbria
Profusion of flowers on the dune grassland and on the saltmarsh attracts a variety of insects and butterflies. Waders feed on the estuary whilst the dunes and shingle provide nest sites for…
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!
Enjoy colourful wildflowers, spot beautiful…
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.
Gosling Sike
Carlisle, Cumbria
Named after a small tributary of the River Eden, Gosling Sike is an organic working farm and the site of Cumbria Wildlife Trust's northern office.
Enjoy visiting a wildlife garden…
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…