Rough fell, grassland, wetland and wooded areas provide a diverse habitat where dragonflies, damselflies and the rare high brown fritillary butterfly abound.

A small nature reserve with a surprising diversity of habitats full of interest throughout the year. Great place to see butterflies, moths and dragonflies.

Wild and undisturbed, this small reserve of raised and valley mires provides a habitat for many animal and plant species.

Clawthorpe Fell is a fantastic example of limestone pavement, rich in wildlife and geologically important.

A fascinating place not only for wildlife but also for geology and industrial archaeology.

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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…

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…

Ospreys use Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve as a nesting site. Visit for free.

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…

Once a large freshwater lake this unusual wetland habitat has a number of rare plant species. A speciality of the site here is the delicate bird's eye primrose, whilst other species include…