Trimdon Grange Quarry
An old abandoned quarry with exposed cliff faces of Middle Magnesian Limestone
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Open at all timesBest time to visit
May to AugustAbout the reserve
This abandoned quarry provides magnesian limestone flora, complimented by mature hawthorn scrub and developing ash woodland.
The flat quarry floor has been colonised by magnesian limestone grassland flora and dingy skipper butterflies thrive on the short turf, with its blue-moor grass, quaking grass, carline thistle, autumn gentian, and blue fleabane. Look out for the scarce but attractive bee orchid.
Adjacent to the quarry is the Raisby Way disused railway line, which provides excellent habitat for birds and butterflies such as common blue and small copper and also the beautiful burnet moth.
Ash woodland provides excellent breeding and roosting habitat for a variety of woodland birds