Hadfields Quarry
Species-rich grassland, wetland and woodland. See palmate newts and green tiger beetles.
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Hadfields Quarry sightings by Samantha Willis
A cool evening at Hadfields 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 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…
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…
Nature reserves
Take a look at our nature reserves. Discover where is best to bird watch, see butterflies, where is great for kids and where you can just get away from it all. Enjoy, Derbyshire is waiting for you!
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…
Nature Connection - Hadfield
Starting at St Andrews C of E Junior School, Hadfield with ambitious plans to link up with other schools, nurseries, community projects and local people to provide a haven for our local wildlife and connect our wellbeing to nature. We are providing wildflower seeds to every child in school and surrounding neighbours.
Accessible nature reserves
Accessibility is really important to us. Here are the reserves we recommend for visitors with limited mobility or pushchairs.
The Wild Peak Rounds: Connecting Nature Reserves, One Run at a Time
The Wild Peak Rounds link a number of our nature reserves in the Peak District to create a year-round challenge for walkers and runners. Including a combination of peaks, valleys and dales and up…