A microcosm of different habitats within one site - various woodland, carr, wet and dry heath, two large ponds and bogs

Tucklesholme is a former gravel pit which is being restored back to a wetland habitat. It provides a home for a number of key breeding bird species that specialise in this open wetland environment…

Burton Riggs is a valuable and popular green space, offering easy access to nature and a spot of serenity bounded by industrial units and the railway line on the edge of Scarborough.

Unimproved grassland and diverse hedges comprise this wildlife rich reserve. Plantlife is especially abundant and is able to flourish under the traditional hay meadow management.

At this former quarry, there’s now peace and quiet where there was once dust and noise. Disused lime kilns can still be found amidst grassland, broadleaved woodland, and scrub.

A mixed woodland and grassland reserve with two ponds

Glorious riverside ponds and reedbed rich in wildlife

Margrove Ponds lies at the centre of the beautiful Margrove Valley. While the large expanse of open water is the main feature, this site also includes a variety of other habitats. Fenland…