Nature Reserves

A classic example of a type of bog that has now mostly disappeared from our landscape.

A magnificent moorland, the largest of our reserves.

Offers a mix of woodland, grassland and wetland habitat for birds.

A small but varied reserve nestled amongst the urban landscape.

A patchwork of flower-rich meadows, perched above the Ewden Valley.

From steel works to wetland wildlife haven.

Crabtree Ponds is Burngreave’s hidden gem.

A recently extended patch of heathland and woodland, neighbouring Wyming Brook.

An ancient woodland, rich in wildlife and full of historic interest.

One of the few remaining areas of unimproved farmland around the moorland fringes.

A post-industrial washland on the River Don.

Majestic beech trees tower overhead in these beautiful ancient woodlands.

From post-industrial wasteland to a vital green corridor.

A scenic short-cut, for people and wildlife.

A mosaic of wet and dry grasslands, swamp, wet ditches, ponds and scrub.

A little bit of wilderness on the western edge of Sheffield.