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.

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

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…

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.