North Cave Wetlands (C) John Potter
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One of just three remaining pockets of lowland heath in the Vale of York, Allerthorpe Common is rich in wildlife, and is one of the best places in the area to see adders.
This ancient woodland nestles in a steep-sided valley carved out by glacial meltwater, flanked by flower-rich limestone grassland and marshes, and home to many specialised species.
Grassland borders beautiful ash woodland between Colt Park and the Settle-Carlisle railway. Here you’ll find a Scheduled Ancient Monument and other archaeological features.
This precious surviving remnant of Yorkshire's ancient peatland is the birthplace of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and holds a special place in the hearts of our members and our organisation.…
With trails to explore and varied wildlife to discover, Barlow Common is the perfect place for a family outing or peaceful walk. Not bad for a former tip next to a power station!
On the edge of urban Barnsley, and well connected to other wildlife havens in the Dearne Valley, Barnsley Main is part of a green landscape with an industrial past.
This small pasture is being restored after years of sheep grazing. It is an important wild link between neighbouring Ashes Pasture and Ingleborough National Nature Reserve.
Visit Brae Pasture on a still, warm summer’s day and you’ll be enchanted by the colours of its wildflowers and butterflies. The views across the Ribble Valley to Pen-y-Ghent aren’t bad either!
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.
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.
