Potteric Carr nature reserve
Famed for its wetland birds including bitterns and marsh harriers, explore the mosaic of habitats and enjoy the stunning vistas at Potteric Carr.
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Wood sculpture at Little Beck nature reserve
Kate Yates, North Region Living Landscapes Officer, debuts an exciting new addition to Little Beck Wood!
Sherburn Willows Nature Reserve
Enjoy colourful pasture where butterflies feed on the purple starbursts of greater knapweed flower heads and birds sing from the scrub edge on the bank top.
What is a nature reserve?
Nature reserves are a sanctuary for wildlife. We manage over 100 nature reserves across Yorkshire.
What is a nature reserve?
A brief explanation of nature reserves and other areas for wildlife across the UK.
Creating a nature reserve: Parson’s Carr
We are expanding homes for nature from our Potteric Carr reserve outwards, extending a green oasis into the industrial heartland of Doncaster and a brand new nature reserve.
Our reserves…
Visit Yorkshire's nature reserves
Discover Yorkshire Wildlife Trust's best reserves for birdwatching, accessibility, wildflowers and families.
Coppicing on our nature reserves
How and why we use coppicing on our nature reserves
Askham Bog Nature Reserve
This precious surviving remnant of Yorkshire's ancient peatland is the birthplace of Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and holds a special place in the hearts of our members and our organisation.…
Keldmarsh Nature Reserve
Step back in time with a visit to Keldmarsh, a remnant of the kind of habitat that would have once covered this area. Clear chalk springs bubble up in pools and flow through this secluded wet…
Brockadale Nature Reserve
You’ll be drawn back again and again to this captivating, nationally important reserve in the Went valley, where ancient woodland, wildflower meadows and water meadows host an incredible diversity…
Southerscales Nature Reserve
‘Impressive’ and ‘dramatic’ are two words you could use to describe this reserve on the western slopes of Ingleborough, but ‘WOW!’ should do the trick.