This wild space supports a mosaic of habitats on land restored from old colliery works. At a junction between pastoral farmland, residential housing, and the adjoining Chopwell Woods, this Local…

These grasslands occupy part of the site of the former Chopwell Colliery and provide nectar sources for insects and breeding opportunities for ground nesting birds.

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…

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…

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 restored sand quarry, this site hosts a rich mosaic of habitats, and forms part of a wider ecological landscape with the nearby Durham Wildlife Trust nature reserve, Barlow Burn.