King Barrow Quarries
Site of former stone quarries abandoned 100 years ago.
©Andrew Parkinson/2020VISION
Site of former stone quarries abandoned 100 years ago.
Barrow Wake – just further along the scarp from Crickley Hill and part of the same SSSI – contains a similar flora to Crickley Hill but is especially notable for its population of Musk Orchids and…
Dementia friendly nature-based sessions in Barrow Park.
Dementia friendly nature-based sessions in Barrow Park.
Dementia friendly nature-based sessions in Barrow Park.
Dementia friendly nature-based sessions in Barrow Park.
A small area of ancient deciduous woodland nestled above the Barrow Burn, a tributary of the Coquet.
A disused quarry which supports varied chalk grassland species including orchids.
Help us engage the next generation in taking action for wildlife. We are looking for people to help with our existing group, the Barrow Badgers!
Witness the incredible power of nature as it slowly reclaims this former industrial site. What will Minera Quarry’s next chapter hold?
A former quarry, this chalk grassland reserve is rich in wild flowers.
The reserve consists of reedmarsh and woodland with two blow wells, which are natural artesian springs.