A former working waterway, now rich in wildlife including dragonflies, grass snakes and water voles.

A mixture of rough meadow and woodland where wild daffodils flourish

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 two hides and a viewing…

Flooded former clay pits providing refuge for amphibians and water violet.

This mix of grassland and wetland provides refuges for many species, including water voles and harvest mice.

A valuable wetland area providing habitat for frogs, toads and smooth and palmate newts - there is a great pond dipping platform perfect for a warm spring afternoon.

A large wetland reserve with 12 lakes, reedbed, wet and dry woodland, wet and dry grassland and hedgerow habitats. It's a haven for dragonflies, wintering duck and otter!