Witness the incredible power of nature as it slowly reclaims this former industrial site. What will Minera Quarry’s next chapter hold?

A tiny nature reserve full of wildflowers and butterflies in summer. Rifle Butts Quarry provides an introduction to the wildlife typical of the remaining natural areas of the Yorkshire Wolds.…

With over 100 plant species flowering in this small former stone quarry in the Dales, including four species of orchid, a spring or summer visit is a must for wildflower enthusiasts.

A species rich chalk grassland, Wharram Quarry is home to many of the characteristic flowering plants that thrive on the thin Wolds soil. Butterflies flit from flower to flower and in the sky you…

Buzzing with biodiversity, this old industrial site is now overflowing with invertebrate life.

A charming pocket of woodland and limestone grassland with spectacular views over the Vale of Llangollen.

This tranquil former limestone quarry is a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of botanists’ treasures. Its gems include several nationally scarce plants.

Soak up rainbow-bright wildflowers, skittering butterflies and beautiful birds on-high.

Wildlife and wildflowers have reclaimed this former quarry in the heart of the Ribble Valley.

Greenbooth Nature Reserve is our newest nature reserve, located in a secluded part of the Peak District National Park, between Whaley Bridge, Buxton and Rainow.