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…

One of the few remnants of species rich magnesian limestone grasslands.

A large mixed woodland in the Derwent valley with a history of commercial planting and coal mining

An unimproved area of limestone grassland with an a wonderful array of floral species

One of the few remaining examples of a spring-fed fen on the magnesian limestone

One of the last few remaining substantial areas of lowland acid grassland in Gateshead, Smith's Lea forms a part of a much larger complex of habitats – a diverse landscape of ancient…

A restored sand quarry, this site hosts a rich mosaic of habitats, and forms part of a wider ecological landscape with the nearby Durham Wildlife Trust nature reserve, Barlow Burn.

An old abandoned quarry with exposed cliff faces of Middle Magnesian Limestone

An example of what ones man’s passion can mean for the future of wildlife. Westwood Meadow is a small but perfect living legacy, curated by local land owner and resident. At just over half a…