Dorothy Farrer's Spring Wood
This upland oak woodland is rich in mosses, ferns and liverworts. Bluebells and wild garlic carpet the wood in the spring and both pied and spotted flycatchers and redstarts are seen.
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Drumburgh Moss
Drumburgh Moss National Nature Reserve is a site of international importance, dominated by an expanse of lowland raised mire, one of Western Europe's most threatened habitats.
Sphagnum…
Dubbs Moss
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…
Eskmeals Dunes
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…
Eycott Hill
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…
Foulney Island
Arctic and little tern breed on this island nature reserve during the summer whilst in autumn and winter it is a great site to see waders.
Foulshaw Moss
Ospreys use Foulshaw Moss Nature Reserve as a nesting site. To visit, for free, see the directions below.
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Gosling Sike
Named after a small tributary of the River Eden, Gosling Sike is the Trust's organic working farm and the site of the northern office. Importantly, it's also integral to education and…
Grubbins Wood
Limestone woodland provides shade for many species of ferns. Large mounds on the woodland floor are home to southern wood ants.
Hale Moss
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…