Barnsley Canal – Wilthorpe
Barnsley Canal at Wilthorpe is the gateway into the Upper Dearne Valley. Industrial history and wildlife coexist in this extensive wetland habitat.
Nature Reserves
We look after over 100 nature reserves across Yorkshire. Discover one near you!
Denaby Ings Nature Reserve
Flooding update 19 December:
Please note that Denaby Ings is only accessible with wellies after the flooding in November - please take care. We've removed a boardwalk damaged by the…
Keldmarsh Nature Reserve
Step back in time with a visit to Keldmarsh, a remnant of the kind of habitat that would have once covered this area. Clear chalk springs bubble up in pools and flow through this secluded wet…
Littleworth Park
Littleworth Park never ceases to surprise. Surrounded by housing, nature is taking back control of this former colliery spoil heap and landfill site and it is quickly reverting to lowland heath…
Newbiggin Pastures Nature Reserve
An undiscovered gem in the Yorkshire Dales, Newbiggin Pastures has stunning views of little visited Bishopdale and provides a taste of traditional farming practices in the Dales.
Salt Lake Quarry Nature Reserve
Despite its small size, Salt Lake Quarry Nature Reserve is a very diverse and complex site, with several fragile habitats. Comprising of limestone grassland, quarry cliff faces, pools, fen,…