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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers

Nature Reserve

Cross Lane Meadows

A large area of re-seeded wildflower meadows, formerly arable farming fields, this site is now protected for its wildlife and landscape value.

Nature Reserve

Blackhall Rocks & Cross Gill

A combination of geological exposures and internationally important grassland communities producing a site with a unique character

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Let the meadows bloom

Durham Wildlife Trust was successful in its application to Biffa Award, as part of the Government's Landfill Communities Fund, following a fundraising appeal in summer 2024. The Trust is now able to purchase land adjacent to the access road at Rainton Meadows (Mallard Way).
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Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre

Rainton Meadows Visitor Centre is set within 100 hectares of woodland, wetland and grassland habitats, all of which are linked through an excellent network of accessible pathways and viewing areas.
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Flock joins the Rainton Meadows grazing team

We have some new additions to Rainton Meadows. A flock of 30 to be precise.

These welsh black and Hebridean cross sheep will be grazing across three fields from January to March this year…

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Exploring meadows with our Rangers

Over the past few weeks, our Nature Rangers and Young Rangers at Low Barns (funded by believe housing) have been exploring meadows – learning about the plants in them and the invertebrate species…

Nature Reserve

Chopwell Meadows

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.

Nature Reserve

Rainton Meadows

A good birdwatching site with over 200 species of birds