Hoe Grange Quarry
A disused limestone quarry of particular interest for butterflies - in fact 24 species of butterfly have already been recorded here!
A disused limestone quarry of particular interest for butterflies - in fact 24 species of butterfly have already been recorded here!
An important example of how wildlife can recolonise limestone quarry workings
A disused limestone quarry with a varied habitat bursting with butterflies and wild flowers.
Species-rich grassland, wetland and woodland. See palmate newts and green tiger beetles.
A disused quarry now inhabited by many unusual plants and animals. Situated along the Monsal Trail its part of a string of nature reserves along the trail and a real treat just off the beaten…
A cool evening at Hadfields Quarry
A former limestone quarry, its vast basin and exposed terraced face still dominate the site. Accompanying areas of grassland, pockets of varying aged broadleaved woodland, along with a good-sized…
Earlier this year our Communications Assistant, Kayleigh, went out to visit a Wild Peak project site called Holywell Bank. In today's blog she tells us all about this quarry's potential…
Despite the dull and breezy weather, around 275 people went along to the Open Day at the nature reserve at Hoe Grange Quarry, near Matlock. The event was hosted by Longcliffe Quarries Ltd (the…
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust has secured more space for nature and people thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.