One of Durham characteristic coastal denes, this nature reserve includes a small woodland with an abundance of hazel stands.

One of the country's most important disused quarry habitats for wildlife. Bishop Middleham Quarry is a stunning wild space, rich in wildflowers that favour magnesian limestone grasslands.

One of the country's most important disused quarry habitats for wildlife

A large reserve comprising two large lakes with fringing reedbeds, grassland and woodland.

A combination of geological exposures and internationally important grassland communities producing a site with a unique character

Located on the Durham Heritage Coast, this area features geological exposures and internationally important grassland communities, which combine to produce a site with a unique character.

One of the county's most important wildlife sites; with a visitor centre and a coffee shop

One of the county's most important wildlife sites; with a visitor centre and a coffee shop

Fontburn offers a mosaic of habitats, with areas of wetland and scrub offering significant wildlife interest.

Bishop’s Fen is a 20ha farmland site about 2km south of Bishop Middleham, County Durham. Lying on the floodplain of the River Skerne, the nature reserve is part of the ambitious Great North Fen…