Drakelow
A haven for birdwatchers in the Trent Valley From tantalising glimpses of bitterns in winter to large numbers of cormorants, ducks, waders and birds of prey. There are five hides, an education…
Nature Reserves
Carr Vale nature reserve, Guy Badham
Duckmanton Railway Cutting
The first reserve acquired by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust specifically for its geology - rocks and fossils give this reserve geological interest, while grassland flowers attract a variety of…
Gang Mine
Explore this little reserve and look for specialist lead-tolerant flowers and glow worms!
Golden Brook Storage Lagoon
A flood lagoon with an impressive diversity of habitats and lots of wildlife including wetland birds, butterflies and wild flowers.
Work will be starting here on 24th September and it…
Hoe Grange Quarry
A disused limestone quarry of particular interest for butterflies - in fact 24 species of butterfly have already been recorded here!
Hollinhill and Markland Grips
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.
Hopton Quarry
An important example of how wildlife can recolonise limestone quarry workings
Lock Lane Ash Tip
Once used as a tip for ash from the railways, Lock Lane now provides a valuable habitat for a variety of wildlife.
Peak Quarry Nature Reserve
A disused limestone quarry with a varied habitat bursting with butterflies and wild flowers.
Priestcliffe Lees
A steep limestone hillside above the River Wye and the Monsal Trail; known for its wild flowers. Part of a string of nature reserves along the Monsal Trail in the Wye Valley.