One of a suite of calaminarian grasslands along the Tyne, South Tyne and Allen, this site is an excellent place to see alpine penny-cress and other plants influenced by heavy metal contamination…

A large reserve comprising two large lakes with fringing reedbeds, grassland and woodland.

An area of beautiful open moorland featuring a mosaic of habitats attracting a wide array of interesting flora and fauna.

A restored former opencast coal mining site featuring two pools, areas of maturing woodland and grassland attracting a variety of bird species.

This small reserve is one of the best lowland meadows in the area, featuring grassland which is particularly good for spotting butterflies and a small pond attracting amphibians and damselflies.…

A small wildlife haven hidden in a suburban area featuring a mosaic of different habitats including areas of maturing woodland, two small ponds, grassland and a wildlife friendly garden.