Nature Reserves

One of the finest ancient woodlands in Yorkshire, which is bordered by flower-rich limestone grassland on the valley sides and a marshy valley bottom through which a crystal-clear stream flows.…

Flamborough Head has one of the most important seabird colonies in Europe. In summer the cliffs are packed with tens of thousands of breeding auks, gannets, gulls and puffins, creating a memorable…

The dramatic Whitestone Cliff that towers above the wood shines out from the southern end of the Hambleton Hills to be seen for miles across the Vale of Mowbray to the Dales. A walk around the…

A mix of woodland, species rich grassland and wet flushes, Hetchell Wood provides a tranquil retreat on the edge of the conurbation of Leeds. The variety of habitats provide refuge for the rare…

Hollinhurst Wood is home to a variety of woodland and grassland habitats. In the woodland during the spring bluebells, snowdrops and daffodils are in bloom and the meadow in the summer is home to…

A tiny nature reserve full of wildflowers and butterflies in summer. Rifle Butts Quarry provides an introduction to the wildlife typical of the remaining natural areas of the Yorkshire Wolds.…

South House Pavement is located on the Ingleborough Massif and is a beautiful example of a limestone pavement with a mosaic of clints (blocks) and grykes (fissures). It is the botany with the…

Picturesque Sprotbrough Flash is one of the richest wildlife sites in South Yorkshire. A mosaic of open water, wetland, woodland and limestone grassland, the site offers a year-round treat for…

Big skies and ever changing wildlife make the evocative landscape of Spurn one of the Trust’s most iconic nature reserves. Whether you go by foot, bike or aboard a Spurn Safari (sorry – no…

Visit Upper Park Wood for fantastic panoramic views of the 'Last of the Summer Wine' countryside of the Holme Valley - a colourful mosaic of meadows, woodland and moorland, as well as a…