Nature reserves

Reedbed, ponds and grassland in the valley of the River Rother attract birds such as tufted duck, wigeon, snipe and little grebe as well…

This former gravel quarry in the Trent Valley is home to the first beavers back in Derbyshire after 800 years, they enjoy over 40…

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…

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

A beautiful semi-…

The Trust’s farm - on the Nutbrook Trail next to Shipley Country Park is home to many farmland birds, wild flowers including orchids,…

A disused quarry now inhabited by many unusual plants and animals. Situated along the Monsal Trail its part of a string of nature…

Explore this little reserve and look for specialist lead-tolerant flowers and glow worms!

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

One of the top five sites in Derbyshire to birdwatch plus you can walk through a reedbed!