Barnsley Main Nature Reserve
Barnsley Main is a rolling green, grassland surrounded by a fringe of woodland that was once the black spoil heap of the Oaks Colliery pit head that still stands on Oaks Lane
Barnsley Main is a rolling green, grassland surrounded by a fringe of woodland that was once the black spoil heap of the Oaks Colliery pit head that still stands on Oaks Lane
Famed for its wetland birds including bitterns and marsh harriers, explore the mosaic of habitats and enjoy the stunning vistas at Potteric Carr.
Barnsley Canal at Wilthorpe is the gateway into the Upper Dearne Valley. Industrial history and wildlife coexist in this extensive wetland habitat.
Kate Yates, North Region Living Landscapes Officer, debuts an exciting new addition to Little Beck Wood!
How and why we use coppicing on our nature reserves
Magnificent royal ferns, rare gingerbread sedge and spectacular displays of water violets are to be found in this mosaic of fen, woodland and meadow. Askham Bog is a remarkable survivor of the…
‘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 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.
You’ll be drawn back again and again to this captivating, nationally important reserve in the Went valley, where ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and water meadows host an incredible diversity…