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Smardale
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…
Smardale Wildlife walks
Dowload five walks. Smardale Nature Reserve is a great places to see wildlife while you are out rambling. This series of Smardale walks have been devised exclusively for Cumbria Wildlife Trust by Richard Arrowsmith.
Scotch argus butterflies take to the air at Smardale Nature Reserve
The warm conditions of the last week have encouraged a profusion of the rare Scotch argus butterfly to take to the air at Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Smardale Nature Reserve, near Kirkby Stephen.
Full steam ahead for Smardale Nature Reserve
Visitors will soon see the start of works to create a new visitor experience, car park and accessible walkway
Be part of our #WilderCumbria community – add your actions for nature to the map
Add your actions for nature to the #WilderCumbria map. Every action, no matter how small, can make a huge impact on wildlife.
How can we prevent an insect apocalypse?
Prof Dave Goulson, the leading national expert in bumblebee and pollinator ecology, explains why insects are in decline and suggests how we should tackle this crisis
Eden’s top nature reserve set to welcome more visitors
Kirkby Stephen’s stunning Smardale Nature Reserve, which lies on part of the old Tebay to Darlington railway line, has always been popular with wildlife tourists, locals and walkers.
Animated films show how working with nature can help prevent flooding
Pete the frog, Russell the dog, Brook the otter and Fin the fish highlight benefits of natural flood management (NFM)
Nature's always open...scroll to browse our nature reserves
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.
The Conservative Party's plan for nature: holding the line on supporting nature's recovery
Released yesterday afternoon, the Conservative Party manifesto talks up 'Britain as a force for good in the world' - but in this blog, Craig Bennett, chief executive of The Wildlife…