Trimdon Grange Quarry
An old abandoned quarry with exposed cliff faces of Middle Magnesian Limestone
An old abandoned quarry with exposed cliff faces of Middle Magnesian Limestone
A small heathland and wet grassland site important for rare butterflies and reptiles
One of the country's most important disused quarry habitats for wildlife
The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.
The orange ladybird is pale orange with up to 16 cream spots on its wing cases. It feeds on mildew on trees like sycamore and ash, and hibernates in the leaf litter. It often turns up in moth…
This birch-loving moth can be seen flying on sunny days in early spring.
It’s easy to see where these butterflies get their name – the males have bright orange tips on their wings! See them from early spring through to summer in meadows, woodland and hedges.
As the UK’s tallest bird the common crane is instantly recognisable with the ruffle of tail feathers and very long legs. Their bugling call is also very distinctive.
Rocky habitats are some of the most natural and untouched places in the UK. Often high up in the hills and hard to reach, they are havens for some of our rarest wildlife.
Hill 60 is a local landmark that has special meaning for the residents of Crawcrook, having been used for informal recreation and having probably taken its name from a battle of the First World…
Meadow crane's-bill has striking violet flowers that pepper hay meadows, verges and grasslands with colour in summer. It is also a popular choice for gardeners and attracts a wide variety of…