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 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…

A good birdwatching site with over 200 species of birds