Next Ness
Ulverston, Cumbria
A small undisturbed area of wet woodland and a haven for birds.
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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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Nichols Moss
Witherslack, Cumbria
Colourful sphagnum moss, sundew and other plants create a carpet on the surface of this raised mire. Large heath butterflies, dragonflies and bog bush-cricket can be found.
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.
Park Wood
Hutton Roof, Cumbria
Park Wood is a serene ash woodland that’s had continuous woodland cover for hundreds of years. Limestone pavement is a feature of the local area and at Park Wood trees struggle to root and grow…
Quarry Banks
Carlisle, Cumbria
Quarry Banks Allan Wilson Memorial Reserve is a peaceful nature reserve. In spring the woodland is carpeted with flowers and the air is full of bird song. The meadow flowers attract butterflies in…
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…
South Walney
Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
With stunning views across Morecambe Bay, this shingle island reserve is full of interest and a fantastic place for bird watching. South Walney Nature Reserve is home to the only grey seal colony…
Staveley Woodlands
Cumbria
These upland, mixed broadleaf woodlands are part of the Lake District's remaining fragments of temperate rainforest, rich in mosses, ferns and liverworts.
Bluebells and wild garlic…
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.