Coombs Meadows (or Combs, Combes or Coombes, depending on provenance!) are a suite of grasslands overlooking the Vale of Belvoir. Take a stroll around this botanical haven this summer, and enjoy…

A pretty reserve with ancient woodlands and flower-rich grassland, located within a secluded river valley.*When visiting Cotton Dell, please read 'parking info' on this page*

A fine old wood with grand views across to the Tanat Valley and beyond to the Berwyn mountains

Cresswell Foreshore is a large wave-cut platform with many shallow rockpools, attracting varied marine wildlife and wading birds.

Crickley Hill’s views, abundance of wildlife and historic importance make it the perfect spot to spend a few hours or enjoy a full day of exploration, featuring accessible trails and a café.

Originally two reservoirs; now ideal for birds

Traditional heather moorland with western gorse and plenty of birds.

Enjoy panoramic views of the Weald from this Iron Age hillfort site of chalk grassland and scrub

Please note, as of 1 November 2024 this nature reserve is now managed by the National Trust.

The mature woodland here is predominantly beech and oak and with some impressively large and ancient trees. Some of the largest beech trees grow on the old hedge banks which line the ancient drove…

Photographers and serious naturalists alike love Draycott Sleights for the rich variety of wildlife and spectacular panoramic views across the Somerset Levels as far as Dorset, Exmoor and South…

An important coastal reserve for birdlife

Delightful untouched meadows with a springtime show of wild daffodils.

A small area of lime-rich dune grassland

A mosaic of flower rich calcareous grassland, scrub and ancient oak woodland on an isolated hill capped with an Iron Age fort with views across the Somerset Levels and Moors.

This stretch of chalk grassland curves across the steep side of a combe (valley) near Knook, on the edge of Salisbury Plain.

Wonderful views of the Exe Valley beyond the city stretch from this peaceful corner. Enjoy grassland walks at Belvidere, or visit Duryard for a good picnic site overlooking the valley.

A historic reserve with volcanic origins

The Eastern Isles are made up of a handful small islands and numerous adjacent islets and rocks form the Eastern Isles, immediately to the south-east of St Martin’s. This is a haven for seabirds…

The place to get to know Dartmoor and its wildlife.