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

One of the few undeveloped river floodplains in the area, Lamesley Pastures contains two designated Local Wildlife Sites.

A small heathland and wet grassland site important for rare butterflies and reptiles

One of the county's most important wildlife sites; with a visitor centre and a coffee shop

A reclaimed colliery site with a wide variety of habitats

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

A vibrant ancient woodland with a long and surprising industrial history. It’s hard to believe that for hundreds of years scores of people lived and worked here in what was then a busy, noisy…

An interesting and varied reserve with an abundance of woodland birds; a quiet and secluded retreat

A small area of remnant wet heath and acid, oak woodland

A good birdwatching site with over 200 species of birds