Broadoak Orchard
A charming pocket of old orchard - sit a while in the dappled shade of an apple tree and watch the insects buzz by.
A charming pocket of old orchard - sit a while in the dappled shade of an apple tree and watch the insects buzz by.
A disused quarry which supports varied chalk grassland species including orchids.
Bolgoed is an old sandstone quarry, last worked in 1955.
Join Scunthorpe Area Group for a guided walk around the Messingham Sand Quarry Nature Reserve.
An old sandstone quarry, last worked in 1955
A former quarry, this chalk grassland reserve is rich in wild flowers.
An abandoned limestone quarry with wonderful wildflowers
A disused limestone quarry, now home to various plants, birds and bats. Access to the nature reserve is limited to a footpath which passes through. Deep water filled former quarry workings and…
The Island’s most important Limestone habitat with pools, scrub and grassland
This tiny quarry reserve is one of the best spots in Leicestershire to enjoy wildflowers and the diversity of wildlife that they attract, so a trip in late spring and the summer to enjoy orchids,…
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.