Cold Springs Community Nature Reserve is a great place for the people of Penrith to enjoy being in and watching nature, and habitat restoration in action.

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…

Profusion of flowers on the dune grassland and on the saltmarsh attracts a variety of insects and butterflies. Waders feed on the estuary whilst the dunes and shingle provide nest sites for…

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…

Arctic and little tern breed on this island nature reserve during the summer whilst in autumn and winter it's a great site to see waders.

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.

Holme Park Quarry is a little corner of relic limestone pavement with fabulous flora and a surprising view.

Ancient woodland with exceptionally rich and interesting range of flowering plants. Coppice management benefits several species of butterfly and part of the nature reserve is a traditional…

With excellent views over Morecambe Bay, this limestone promontory has an unusual assemblage of plants and interesting geological exposures. Great place for watching birds on the estuary.