One of relatively few areas of open-water in eastern Durham, Joe's Pond is a spring-fed lowland pond occupying an old brick pit and is an excellent place for birdwatching, with areas of fen…

There is currently no public access to this nature reserve.
One of the few remnants of species-rich magnesian limestone grasslands with areas of lowland fen and patches of scrub.

One of the few undeveloped river floodplains in the area, Lamesley Pastures is the perfect place for watching wading birds and enjoying pleasant scenery along the River Team.

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

Situated on the edge of the River Wear, Low Barns is one of the county's most important wildlife sites. This accessible nature reserve features wetlands, native woodlands and meadows, and has…

A small nature reserve, Malton was once a colliery and has been transformed into a nature reserve packed with a diverse array 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