Burton Riggs Nature Reserve
Burton Riggs is a valuable and popular green space, offering easy access to nature and a spot of serenity bounded by industrial units and the railway line on the edge of Scarborough.
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Potteric Carr nature reserve
Famed for its wetland birds including bitterns and marsh harriers, explore the mosaic of habitats and enjoy the stunning vistas at Potteric Carr.
Wood sculpture at Little Beck nature reserve
Kate Yates, North Region Living Landscapes Officer, debuts an exciting new addition to Little Beck Wood!
What is a nature reserve?
Nature reserves are a sanctuary for wildlife. We manage over 100 nature reserves across Yorkshire.
What is a nature reserve?
A brief explanation of nature reserves and other areas for wildlife across the UK.
Creating a nature reserve: Parson’s Carr
We are expanding homes for nature from our Potteric Carr reserve outwards, extending a green oasis into the industrial heartland of Doncaster and a brand new nature reserve.
Our reserves…
Visit Yorkshire's nature reserves
Discover Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's best reserves for birdwatching, accessibility, wildflowers and families.
Coppicing on our nature reserves
How and why we use coppicing on our nature reserves
Bolton Percy Station Nature Reserve
Trains no longer stop at the station, which closed in 1965, and nature has moved back in, taking over the site of the old platform, goods shed, yard and track bed.
Bird feeding on nature reserves
Visitors to our reserves in recent months may have noticed the number of bird feeders on-site decreasing. David Craven, Head of Operations in East Yorkshire, explains more about our plans to…
Southerscales Nature Reserve
‘Impressive’ and ‘dramatic’ are two words you could use to describe this reserve on the western slopes of Ingleborough, but ‘WOW!’ should do the trick.
Staveley Nature Reserve
Staveley is a superb wetland reserve with something for everyone, from experienced birdwatchers to people who just fancy a leisurely stroll on its network of paths.