Linton Lane
Linton, Northumberland
A restored former opencast coal mining site featuring two pools, areas of maturing woodland and grassland attracting a variety of bird species.
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Mill Burn
Elsdon, Northumberland
A narrow strip of grassland straddling the Mill Burn as it falls though the edge of the conifer plantations of Harwood Forest, featuring a diverse range of grassland types.
South Close Field
Northumberland
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.…
Tony's Patch
Northumberland
A small, species-rich haven of ancient, semi-natural woodland, especially beautiful in spring when the bluebells are in flower.
Weetslade Country Park
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
A former colliery site, this reserve has been extensively landscaped to create a wildlife haven on the edge of the city benefiting from a number of diverse habitats.
Williamston
Northumberland
One of the best 'calaminarian' (heavy metal) grasslands in the area providing perfect conditions for interesting flora such as dune helleborine.