An old abandoned quarry with exposed cliff faces of Middle Magnesian Limestone

One of the largest examples of mid altitude heathland in County Durham

One of the largest examples of mid altitude heathland in County Durham

A fragment of blanket bog remaining from a larger area of bog, marsh and shallow pools now partly drained and/or planted with conifers

A fragment of blanket bog remaining from a larger area of bog, marsh and shallow pools now partly drained and/or planted with conifers

A small area of remnant wet heath and acid, oak woodland

A small area of remnant wet heath and acid, oak woodland

A vibrant ancient woodland with a long and surprising industrial history. It’s hard to believe that for hundreds of years scores of people lived and worked here in what was then a busy, noisy…

An extensive area of magnesian limestone grassland with all the classic indicator species that define this internationally rare plant community.

Black Plantation comprises 13.8 hectares of woodland dominated by semi-mature birch with a scattering of oak and other native broadleaf trees.

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

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

One of the few undeveloped river floodplains in the area, Lamesley Pastures contains two designated Local Wildlife Sites.

One of the few undeveloped river floodplains in the area, Lamesley Pastures contains two designated Local Wildlife Sites.

The second largest coastal Dene in the county, consisting of relatively unspoilt ancient woodland and species rich limestone hay meadows

The second largest coastal Dene in the county, consisting of relatively unspoilt ancient woodland and species rich limestone hay meadows

An interesting and varied reserve with an abundance of woodland birds; a quiet and secluded retreat

An interesting and varied reserve with an abundance of woodland birds; a quiet and secluded retreat

A small woodland with an abundance of hazel stands