Low Barns
Situated on the edge of the River Wear, Low Barns is one of the county's most important wildlife sites. This accessible nature reserve features wetlands, native woodlands and meadows, and has…
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Two Little Owl chicks sitting on a branch. Credit: Hilary Chambers
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Low Barns Boardwalk
Unfortunately, the reedbed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve is closed and requires replacing. Plans for the work are underway.
Low Barns Visitor Centre
Low Barns nature reserve is located next to the River Wear near Witton le Wear. When you arrive at the site you are greeted by a series of old farm buildings, over the 50+ years of Durham Wildlife Trust’s management of the site, these old barns have been converted and adapted to become Low Barns Visitor Centre.
Boardwalk reopens at Low Barns
We are delighted to announce that the reedbed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve has now reopened.
Long legs, short lives
Insect expert Ben Keywood from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust takes a closer look at craneflies.
Winter wildlife at Low Barns
Low Barns nature reserve is just such a fantastic spot, whatever your cup of tea: be it a leg stretching walk, a laid-back stroll, a calming spell sitting in a hide with a flask and a camera or a…
A little bit wilder at Low Barns
December and January have been very busy and exciting months working with families, children and young people at Low Barns.
Peace in our time trail at Low Barns
A nature trail around Low Barns Nature Reserve, in memory of David Peace.
New base for Rangers and schools at Low Barns
In winter 2021, a new base for the Nature Rangers and Young Rangers was unveiled at Low Barns Nature Reserve.
A little bit wilder at Low Barns
December and January have been very busy and exciting months working with families, children and young people at Low Barns. Our monthly toddler group, Muddy Wellies, kicked off in December with…
Short-snouted seahorse
One of 2 seahorses found in UK seas, short snouted seahorses are recognisable by their shorter snout - surprisingly enough!
Reed bed boardwalk reopens at Low Barns
Our reed bed boardwalk at Low Barns Nature Reserve was closed temporarily earlier this year for some much-needed repairs. We are delighted to have completed the work and reopened the boardwalk…