From the woodland at Addison, to the scrub and grasslands at Hedgefield, this place is a thriving wildlife refuge. The woodland at Addison and the scrub and grassland at Hedgefield support an…

Mixed habitat with grassland, woodland and wetland. Diverse range of wildflowers, butterflies and breeding birds.

Mixed habitat with grassland, woodland and wetland. Diverse range of wildflowers, butterflies and breeding birds.

A Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Big Waters features a mix of habitats including the largest subsidence pond in the region, providing home to diverse wildlife.

A restored sand quarry, this site hosts a rich mosaic of habitats, and forms part of a wider ecological landscape with the nearby Durham Wildlife Trust nature reserve, Barlow Burn.

An important component of the Tyne Valley Wildlife Corridor with a variety of wildflowers and birds.<br />
The neutral grassland has an abundance of wildflowers including meadowseet…

An important component of the Tyne Valley Wildlife Corridor with a variety of wildflowers and birds.<br />
The neutral grassland has an abundance of wildflowers including meadowseet…

Prestwick Carr is a large, low-lying wetland area on the edge of urban Newcastle, attracting various wading birds and songbirds.

A vibrant ancient woodland with a long and surprising industrial history. It’s hard to believe that for hundreds of years scores of people lived and worked here in what was then a busy, noisy…

Hill 60 is a local landmark that has special meaning for the residents of Crawcrook, having been used for informal recreation and having probably taken its name from a battle of the First World…