A deep, freshwater site; an excellent place for birdwatching

One of the few remnants of species rich magnesian limestone grasslands.

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

A small heathland and wet grassland site important for rare butterflies and reptiles

One of the county's most important wildlife sites; with a visitor centre and a coffee shop

A reclaimed colliery site with a wide variety of habitats

A large mixed woodland in the Derwent valley with a history of commercial planting and coal mining

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

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