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.

Woodland nestles into the valley of the Elsdon Burn surrounding hay meadows rich in wild flowers. Footpaths lead through woodland, meadows and pasture as well as down to the meandering course of…

A small, species-rich haven of ancient, semi-natural woodland, especially beautiful in spring when the bluebells are in flower.

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.

Whitelee Moor National Nature Reserve is one of Britain's most important upland nature reserves. It's a site of European conservation importance due to its active blanket bog and heather…

A collection of small lakes and reservoirs on the Hadrian's Wall Trail attracting rich bird life.

One of the best 'calaminarian' (heavy metal) grasslands in the area providing perfect conditions for interesting flora such as dune helleborine.