Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve covers 100 acres of moorland edge adjacent to Cambrai Lines at Catterick and has a remarkable mix of habitats and species. The reserve contains semi-natural woodland, heathland, flower-rich grassland, streams, ponds, a lake, willow and alder carr, coniferous woodlands and wet meadows.
Foxglove Volunteers have been awarded with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is often described as the MBE for voluntary groups!
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Thursday, April 18th 2024
This Tuesday Foxglove Covert volunteers finished up work on the dead hedge at Spigot Mere. The hedge now runs half th... read more.
Thursday, March 7th 2024
This week volunteers have been hard at work creating a new dead hedge to act as a screen along Spigot Mere. This will he... read more.
Monday, February 19th 2024
Yesterday, in celebration of National Nest Box Week, Foxglove Covert hosted the Holmedale Community Nature Project's... read more.
Thursday, February 15th 2024
This Tuesday the willow coppicing efforts of winter 2023/24 were completed! Here at Foxglove Covert there are ten coppi... read more.
Friday, February 9th 2024
Perhaps surprisingly, scythes can be used throughout the year to cut a variety of plants, not just wildflower meadows in... read more.
Sunday, January 28th 2024
Among the many habitats and hides at Foxglove Covert, one of the best places to watch birds is right in the Field Centre... read more.
Thursday, January 25th 2024
Among decaying branches, mossy logs and the soggy leaf littered ground of Foxglove Covert you can spot Scarlet or Ruby E... read more.
Sunday, January 21st 2024
While more winter storms are on the way, it's good to reflect on some of the fantastic wildlife that our recent cold... read more.Wednesday 17th April 2024 |
Due to an important event occuring on the camp, Foxglove Covert LNR will be closed for one day only on Moday 22nd April. The reserve will resume usual opening hours on Tuesday 23rd April.
Monday 18th March 2024 |
The reserve is now open, although again with limited access. Visitors will be able to access the reserve with the use of key fobs provided at the pass office upon entrance to the camp, or will be provided entrance and exit through the access gate by an officer from the camp Guard Room. In this case visitors will need a mobile phone to call the Guard Room when they wish to exit the reserve. Please be aware that due to these circumstances, entering and leaving the reserve might take a little longer than usual.
Learning for Everyone
For school parties and families of all ages there is so much to learn at Foxglove Covert LNR. Our Education Section includes downloadable activities and a planning guide for teachers visiting the reserve.
Find out about the diverse wildlife species living here on our reserve. Learn about our essential bird ringing and conservation work.
Read our guide to help you plan your visit. The post code for satellite navigation is DL9 3PZ
Use our online form to make a booking enquiry and choose your activities.
Access via Cambrai Lines front gate is always possible at any time during regular hours, outside normal opening hours is by arrangement only.
You will be asked to show photographic ID on entry to the barracks.
Year round opening times are:
Weekdays 9am-5pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays 10am-4pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day
Foxglove Covert needs your support to continue our conservation work and maintain the wonderful habitats, facilities and events.
You can become a Foxglove Volunteer, join The Friends of Foxglove Covert; subscribe to the 100 Club, take part in our Adopt-A-Box scheme or buy goods from our shop or Amazon Smile.
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