Hopton Quarry
An important example of how wildlife can recolonise limestone quarry workings
An important example of how wildlife can recolonise limestone quarry workings
A disused limestone quarry with a varied habitat bursting with butterflies and wild flowers.
The Derwent River has carved its self not only into the landscape but also into the history of the communities that surround it. Alongside this river runs the Derwent Heritage Way, from Ladybower…
Species-rich grassland, wetland and woodland. See palmate newts and green tiger beetles.
A disused limestone quarry of particular interest for butterflies - in fact 24 species of butterfly have already been recorded here!
A cool evening at Hadfields Quarry
A disused quarry now inhabited by many unusual plants and animals. Situated along the Monsal Trail its part of a string of nature reserves along the trail and a real treat just off the beaten…
Earlier this year our Communications Assistant, Kayleigh, went out to visit a Wild Peak project site called Holywell Bank. In today's blog she tells us all about this quarry's potential…
After 5 years the Derwentwise programme has come to an end.
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