Smardale nature reserve directions
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Rocky habitat
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
Donate to help Smardale Nature Reserve
Your donation will help improve Smardale Nature Reserve to make it both a haven for wildlife and also give the access needed for people.
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…
How to provide water for wildlife
All animals need water to survive. By providing a water source in your garden, you can invite in a whole menagerie!
National Meadows Day at Bowber Head Farm Nature Reserve
Celebrate National Meadows Day.
How to provide bushes for nesting birds
In the spring, birds choose the best locations to build nests, so why not offer them a safe place to settle?
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.
Award for pioneering nature partnership with National Highways
Wildlife Trusts receive award for partnership with National Highways
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
National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest dedicated funder of heritage in the UK.