Bishop Middleham Quarry
One of the country's most important disused quarry habitats for wildlife
Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
One of the country's most important disused quarry habitats for wildlife
If you live in or around the Bishop Middleham/Sedgefield area we have some exciting news!
Bishop’s Fen is a 20ha farmland site about 2km south of Bishop Middleham, County Durham. Lying on the floodplain of the River Skerne and is part of the ambitious Great North Fen vision. Durham…
A small heathland and wet grassland site important for rare butterflies and reptiles
An old abandoned quarry with exposed cliff faces of Middle Magnesian Limestone
Durham Wildlife Trust manages 37+ nature reserves for the benefit of wildlife. All are regularly visited by wildlife enthusiasts, including children and school groups.
We have a ‘dogs on…
You’re invited to beat the Balsam at Low Barns Nature Reserve with our reserves team.
You’re invited to beat the Balsam at Low Barns Nature Reserve with our reserves team.
The future of one of the North East’s most important nature reserves has been secured thanks to the “overwhelming” response to a fundraising appeal.
Our fantastic Discover Brightwater volunteers were hard at work recently, creating step access from the A177 at Maggie’s Well down to the bridleway that runs between Fishburn and Bishop Middleham…
Most people live within a few miles of a Wildlife Trust nature reserve. From ancient woodlands to meadows and wetlands, they’re just waiting to be explored.
Friends Dawn and Ann meet up every fortnight for a walk and a catch up on one of their local nature reserves.