Miller's Dale 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…
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Miller's Dale Walk
Take a walk with us around the beautiful Priestcliffe Lees Nature Reserve.
Miller's Dale sighting reported by Sue Mayer
At Miller's Dale
Miller's Dale sighting reported by Brian Cuttell
1 Raven, 1 Buzzard & 4 Swallows were all seen over the quarry.
Hopton Quarry
An important example of how wildlife can recolonise limestone quarry workings
Peak Quarry
A disused limestone quarry with a varied habitat bursting with butterflies and wild flowers.
Miller's Dale sighting reported by Paul Edgeley
Three lesser spotted woodpeckers.
Hadfields Quarry
Species-rich grassland, wetland and woodland. See palmate newts and green tiger beetles.
Hadfields Quarry sightings by Samantha Willis
A cool evening at Hadfields Quarry
Hoe Grange Quarry
A disused limestone quarry of particular interest for butterflies - in fact 24 species of butterfly have already been recorded here!
Eldon Hill Quarry
A former limestone quarry, its vast basin and exposed terraced face still dominate the site. Accompanying areas of grassland, pockets of varying aged broadleaved woodland, along with a good-sized…
Wild Peak Project: Holybank Quarry
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…