A lovely slice of broadleaf woodland creating a wildlife corridor, joining and contrasting with the large coniferous plantations of this remote valley.

Breeding waders and wintering waterfowl fill this mosaic of habitats with colour and chatter.

To limit disturbance to wildlife, this reserve is open to MWT Members only. A nature reserve featuring two lakes, three open meadows and a mixed broadleaved wood, the reserve forms part of the 25…

A mosaic of wetland habitats attracting an abundance of wildlife

A small but fascinating wetland reserve

Now a haven for skylarks, Bateswood was once part of a opencast mine workings

Wet meadows and an ox-bow lake, abundant in migrant and water birds, butterflies and dragonflies.

An important wildlife corridor between Ogbourne Maisey and Marlborough.

A private nature reserve featuring a wildflower meadow, woodland and dipping pond.

Part of a major gravel extraction site; home to a variety of birds. A great example of how former industrial sites can have a new lease of life as havens for wildlife.

The 35 hectares were originally part of the larger Biddulph Grange estate. The mixture of landscaped views and natural features was designed by Victorian industrialists James Bateman and Robert…

A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Big Waters features a mix of habitats including the largest subsidence pond in the region, providing home to diverse wildlife.

A small pool and associated bog with a variety of insects and spiders.

Ancient upland Oak woodland, stream, and waterfalls.

Please note that as of 1 November 2024, this nature reserve is now managed by the Environment Agency.

Of the many former sand and gravel quarries along the river Swale, Bolton-on-Swale Lake, is one of the few that has been looked after for wildlife. It attracts a wide range and large number of…

The reserve comprises part of an area of old clay pits with grassland, reed beds, ponds and orchard.

Wildlife-rich reens and ditches lined by ancient willow pollards and criss-cross expansive fields, supporting a fabulous range of plant, insect and bird life as well as the Gwent Levels'…

A large body of freshwater lying in a shallow basin, known to have been in existence in 1645

Broad Pool is a large body of freshwater lying in a shallow basin on the limestone plateau beneath Cefn Bryn.