A large area of re-seeded wildflower meadows, formerly arable farming fields, this site is now protected for its wildlife and landscape value.

Set at the heart of the Durham Dales on the eastern edge of the North Pennines, Cuthbert’s Moor is a 121ha upland moorland site and forms part of the Teesdale Allotments SSSI. Rich in bird life…

Quietly secluded, this mature deciduous woodland is a mix of oak, ash, silver birch, hawthorn, holly, rowan and abundant hazel coppice stools.

Once owned and farmed by Hannah Hauxwell, this beautiful nature reserve features two species-rich unimproved upland hay meadows and a grazing pasture in a traditional farming landscape.

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

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

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

One of Durham characteristic coastal denes, this nature reserve includes a small woodland with an abundance of hazel stands.

A small woodland featuring a mix of birch, hazel and oak trees. This nature reserve sits within the Derwent Valley and connects with other nearby wild spaces.

Hill 60 is a two-hectare pasture at the heart of Crawcrook village, featuring mature hedges, acidic grasslands and sections of scrub. Visitors can enjoy pleasant views of the surrounding landscape…