Barnsley Canal at Wilthorpe is the gateway into the Upper Dearne Valley. Industrial history and wildlife coexist in this extensive wetland habitat.

This sheltered stretch of a former railway line is a hidden haven for butterflies, moths and other insects. It reveals its simple splendour only to those who go looking for it.

In an area shaped by mining and farming, you can still see evidence of this reserve’s past as you enjoy its diverse range of present-day wild wonders.

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…

In this park on the edge of Barnsley, nature is reclaiming the land from an old colliery spoil heap and landfill site, and it’s full of surprises

It’s only down the road from Aysgarth Falls, one of the Yorkshire Dales’ best-known beauty spots, yet picturesque Newbiggin Pastures feels remote and undiscovered, and has stunning views over…

This tranquil former limestone quarry is a veritable Aladdin’s Cave of botanists’ treasures. Its gems include several nationally scarce plants.

A glacial lake formed at the end of the last Ice Age, Semer Water is the second-largest natural lake in North Yorkshire, and provides valuable habitat for breeding and wintering birds.