Species-rich grassland, wetland and woodland. See palmate newts and green tiger beetles.

Meadows bursting with wild flowers and birdsong during the summer - a great stop off the Tissington Trail.

One of the largest oakwoods in the area with an abundance of bird species and rich with the scent of bluebells in the spring.

The combination of lakes and ponds, woodland and sheltered sunny areas make the former gravel pits at Hilton a haven for wildlife, in fact it's one of the best places to see bats and…

A disused limestone quarry of particular interest for butterflies - in fact 24 species of butterfly have already been recorded here!

Dramatic scenery created by steep valley sides and exposed rock faces - it's a great place to see woodland wild flowers including bluebells and orchids.

An important example of how wildlife can recolonise limestone quarry workings

One of few remaining examples of upland oakwood in the Peak District - it also has areas of heather moorland – a great place to look for lichens, woodland birds and mountain hares. Off the beaten…

At the end of June 2012 Derbyshire Wildlife Trust was gifted Lea Wood by the local community Lea Wood Trust.

A beautiful semi-natural ancient woodland in the Lower Derwent Valley near…

Once home to a reservoir supplying drinking water to Buxton residents, now Lightwood is a haven for a wide variety of wildlife on the edge of town. A mix of woodland, wetlands, meadows and…