A wetland nature lover’s delight and a core wildlife site of the Dearne Valley, Carlton Marsh hugs the Cudworth Dyke and is best viewed from the footpath on the old railway line running the length…

A large expanse of lowland grassland, which floods in the winter, but dries out through the spring and summer. Home to flocks of ducks in winter, and ground nesting birds in spring.

Enjoy an uplifting and invigorating walk through this idyllic broadleaved woodland and take in the breath-taking views across the Vale of Pickering.

Right in the heart of Barnsley, Dearne Valley Country Park is criss-crossed by inviting paths, taking you through woodland and grassland, with riverside wildlife to enjoy along the way

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

A small, sloping limestone grassland on the edge of Dalby Forest, Ellerburn Bank is crammed full of wildflowers, and is at its best on sunny days in June and July.

A unique reserve in the North York Moors, bounded by moorland streams at both ends, Fen Bog offers a winning combination of stunning views and some of Yorkshire’s best wildlife.

With over 70 species of plant, many of which are locally rare and nationally declining, this botanically important reserve is a hidden gem

The last remaining freshwater marsh of any size in the area, Filey Dams is a magnet for migratory birds but is also a haven for plants, small mammals and amphibians.

Flamborough Head has one of the most important seabird colonies in Europe. In summer the cliffs are packed with tens of thousands of breeding auks, gannets, gulls and puffins, creating a memorable…