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Ashwell Quarry and Quarry Springs
A disused quarry which supports varied chalk grassland species including orchids.
Bolgoed Quarry, Pontarddulais, Swansea
Bolgoed is an old sandstone quarry, last worked in 1955.
Bolgoed Quarry
An old sandstone quarry, last worked in 1955
Maerl, a hidden and precious habitat
Diving over a maerl bed is best described as like flying over a shagpile carpet made up of purple twiglets! It is an incredible sight. A huge diversity of fascinating marine creatures live in and…
Betchworth Quarry
A former quarry, this chalk grassland reserve is rich in wild flowers.
Dolgoch Quarry
An abandoned limestone quarry with wonderful wildflowers
Sourton Quarry
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…
Billown (Rosehill Quarry)
The Island’s most important Limestone habitat with pools, scrub and grassland
Stonesby Quarry
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,…
Hopton Quarry
An important example of how wildlife can recolonise limestone quarry workings