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…

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.

Taking its name from California, this heath may not obviously have much in common with America's Golden State, but what it lacks in glamour it makes up for with a wealth of insect life.

With a mixture of open wetland, a woodland, grassland and scrub, Carlton Marsh hosts an amazing variety of wildlife - a remarkable transformation from a polluted past.

Carr Lodge is like Potteric Carr's little sibling and shares family features, it's a highly valuable habitat for a variety of wetland birds, plants and creatures.

Right in the heart of Barnsley, Dearne Valley Country Park is criss-crossed by inviting paths, taking you through woodland and grassland, with riverside wildlife to enjoy along the way.

In an area shaped by mining and farming, you can still see evidence of this reserve’s past as you enjoy its diverse range of present-day wild wonders.

A small, sloping limestone grassland on the edge of Dalby Forest, Ellerburn Bank is crammed full of wildflowers, and is at its best on sunny days in June and July.

A unique reserve in the North York Moors, bounded by moorland streams at both ends, Fen Bog offers a winning combination of stunning views and some of Yorkshire’s best wildlife.

The last remaining freshwater marsh of any size in the area, Filey Dams is a magnet for migratory birds but is also a haven for plants, small mammals and amphibians.