Ham Street Woods is part of the larger Orlestone Forest, a fragmented area of woodland that is the remnant of a continuous oak forest that once covered the Weald. As well as being one of the first National Nature Reserves to be designated in 1952, Ham Street Woods is nationally designated as a Site of …
Nowhere in Scotland can the dramatic effects of glacial ice on our landscape be seen more clearly. The glory of Glen Roy National Nature Reserve (NNR) is that you can easily spot the pattern of the Parallel Roads and other Ice Age landforms. For centuries, great thinkers and geologists pondered the mystery of how these …
It?s easy to see how Grey Mare?s Tail got its name as you gaze at the tall, thin line of white frothing water. The waterfall, one of the UK?s highest, plunges 60m down into the Moffat Water Valley. This dramatic upland landscape was created by glacial erosion over millions of years and unfolds further up …
Explosive past, wild future From 1865 until 1995 this corner of West Wales was world-renowned for its explosives expertise. The remote location and natural, steep-sided valleys made it the perfect place for a specialist factory which, at its height, employed over 500 people. During the Second World War, over 17 million grenades were produced at …
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This reserve offers wonderful walks all year round, but during the winter it really comes to life, playing host to a staggering number of migratory, overwintering wildfowl. Dark bellied brent geese, wigeons, teals, avocets, redshanks and dunlins flock to Farlington Marshes in their thousands, creating unrivalled bird watching opportunities. The winter also sees the return …
Donmouth Local Nature Reserve is a beach site in the historic Old Aberdeen part of the City, where the River Don meets the sea. A great place to see seals and a range of interesting birds. The beach area has changed over time as the river has changed its course. There are lots of interesting …
Durlston Country Park National Nature Reserve is the perfect place to start exploring Dorset?s Jurassic coast. Acres of wildflower meadows, sea cliffs, woodland, superb coastal walking and spectacular views await you, not to mention the Victorian Castle. Durlston is a very special area of coast and countryside, owned and managed by Dorset County Council
East Dartmoor consists of 3 joined but distinct areas: Yarner Wood, Trendlebere Down and the Bovey Valley Woodlands. Together they provide an excellent example of internationally important western oakwood with its associated bird and lower plant communities. Main habitats: woodland, open heathland, bogs, former meadows and streams.
Woodland haven Variety is the spice of life in this wonderfully mixed reserve which nestles within two sheltered valleys deep in the Chilterns. Dancersend, once owned by the Rothschild family, was made a nature reserve in the 1940s in remembrance of Charles Rothschild, the founder of UK nature conservation. Dancersend’s different types of woodland habitats …
Danes Dyke was declared a Local Nature Reserve in 2002 in recognition of its wildlife value and its importance to the local community. Local Nature Reserves aim to protect places of special interest and provide opportunities for research, education and informal enjoyment. The reserve is part of one of the finest stretches of coastland on …
Situated in an urban area of Surrey, Dollypers Hill is a mixture of ancient woodland, scrub and chalk grassland. The wooded section at the northern end of the reserve consists of old ash and hazel coppice with some maple. In spring bluebells and blankets of wood anemone dominate the clay areas and dogs mercury can …
Ray Creek winds through the maze of saltmarsh before flowing past the long shingle ridge that hugs the coastline. The mix of exposed mudflats, shell banks and shingle pools are host to a plethora of migratory waders in spring and autumn, providing a rich feeding ground, while during the winter months you can hear the …
Cotwall End Valley is a Local Nature Reserve and Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, comprising a variety of habitats including rich grassland, ancient and semi-natural woodland and lowland heath. The nature reserve walk passes through picturesque wooded valleys with pools, brooks and natural springs.? The site has some important wildlife with nationally rare flora …
The reserve is a lasting memory of the mining heritage in this area, as the pond formed over collapsed mine workings from the 1920s along the Hartley Burn. Most of the reserve is open water, reedbed and a skirting rim of wet woodland. The lake level varies significantly after rainfall and as a result many …
Arthur Jacob Nature Reserve is a local nature reserve in Horton, Berkshire, England. The nature reserve is owned by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead. The nature reserve is 4.6 hectares (11 acres) in size. It has four lagoons, with the rest of the site being a mixture of trees, shrubs and wildflower meadows.
Barossa is a 498-hectare (1,230-acre) nature reserve north of Camberley in Surrey. It is owned by the Ministry of Defence and managed by the Surrey Wildlife Trust. It is part of the Thames Basin Heaths Special Protection Area and the Broadmoor to Bagshot Woods and Heaths Site of Special Scientific Interest This site is mainly …
The gently shelving edges and muddy margins of the central lake provide valuable feeding area for a variety of waterfowl throughout the year. Managed as a nature reserve since 1968, the site extends beyond the lake to include marsh and ponds within a wooded setting. The reserve is unusual in that it combines both dry …
Amwell Nature Reserve is a former gravel pit in the Lee Valley near Ware. It supports internationally important numbers of wintering wildfowl, along with outstanding communities of breeding birds and of dragonflies and damselflies. All nineteen species of dragonfly and damselfly resident in Hertfordshire have been recorded, making this the county’s best site for dragonflies. …
Withymead Nature Reserve is a small reserve on the Bridle Way just north of Goring. On the river Thames, it’s an oasis of calm, with amazing wildlife, and plays an important contribution to our eco system.
The Fenn Bell Inn is thought to have been named after one of several bells erected on nearby marshes. In poor weather, these would ring to enable travellers to find a safe way across without getting stuck in the mud. Today?s visitors can enjoy a selection of real ales along with a traditional menu of …
Great fun for all the family, WIllows Farm situated in Chapel St Leonards near Skegness. Pick Your Own?Strawberries, Raspberries, Gooseberries, Currants, Blackberries and Plums. We always have ready picked of the above plus Cherries, Blueberries and a full range of fresh vegetables, salads and new potatoes plus free renge eggs, jams, preserves, honey and home-made …
Tia Rescue is home to up to 100 Greyhounds, lots of Shire horses, several donkeys and a menagerie of other animals. Tia Rescue is an animal sanctuary that was set up by Deb in 1996, and we became a registered charity in 2004. Tia receives no money from the racing industry, so if you can …
Adopting a donkey is a fantastic way to help us help them!? You are helping to ensure the sanctuary?s work continues in caring for these beautiful and often mistreated animals.? Adopting a donkey also makes a fantastic present!
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