Nature reserves

Skylark, Amy Lewis

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Reserve Notice

Please take extra caution visiting our wetland nature reserves at the moment with the increased rainfall.

Some of our reserves have been flooded and there has been damage to some paths.

Some areas could be impassible, please do not enter any flood water.

Where necessary we will be making repairs in the coming weeks. If you have any concerns in the meantime please call 01773 881188

Nature Reserve

The Avenue Washlands

Reedbed, ponds and grassland in the valley of the River Rother attract birds such as tufted duck, wigeon, snipe and little grebe as well…

Nature Reserve

Willington Wetlands

This former gravel quarry in the Trent Valley is home to the first beavers back in Derbyshire after 800 years, they enjoy over 40…

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Ladybower Wood

One of few remaining examples of upland oakwood in the Peak District - it also has areas of heather moorland – a great place to look for…

Nature Reserve

Lea Wood

At the end of June 2012 Derbyshire Wildlife Trust was gifted Lea Wood by the local community Lea Wood Trust.

A beautiful semi-…

Nature Reserve

Woodside

The Trust’s farm - on the Nutbrook Trail next to Shipley Country Park is home to many farmland birds, wild flowers including orchids,…

Nature Reserve

Miller's Dale Quarry

A disused quarry now inhabited by many unusual plants and animals. Situated along the Monsal Trail its part of a string of nature…

Nature Reserve

Gang Mine

Explore this little reserve and look for specialist lead-tolerant flowers and glow worms!

Nature Reserve

Hartington Meadows

Meadows bursting with wild flowers and birdsong during the summer - a great stop off the Tissington Trail.

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Carr Vale

One of the top five sites in Derbyshire to birdwatch plus you can walk through a reedbed!

Willington Nature Reserve by George Bird

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