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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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Sunday, September 26th 2021
The 1st, the Met Office autumn date, and 22nd of September, the equinox, have past and so it is definitely autumn. ... read more.
Friday, September 24th 2021
Visitors often ask what a typical day at the reserve involves. The answer is always 'there isn't one'! Work ... read more.
Sunday, September 19th 2021
It is not often that there is a combination of sun, blue skies and white fluffy clouds, and no wind at Spigot Mere. ... read more.
Monday, September 13th 2021
During the last week of the school summer holidays two groups from the Army Welfare Service visited the reserve. They... read more.
Sunday, September 12th 2021
This morning some members of the Swaledale Ringing Group arrived at Wilmire Crater, a conservation area on the MOD train... read more._male,_Foxglove_Covert_LNR,_N_Yorks,_UK_350_280_c1.jpg)
Friday, September 10th 2021
Although still sunny and warm it is officially autumn. The reserve is beginning to change its coat of summer to th... read more.Saturday 2nd October 2021 | 10.00am - 3.00pm
Join our staff and volunteers for a fun day of practical habitat management tasks. Specific tasks will be chosen nearer the time. Come ready for all weather conditions and bring your oldest outdoor clothes as tasks will be mucky and may involve bonfires. Booking is essential for this FREE event as a hot cooked lunch will be provided.
Thursday 21st October 2021 | 9:00am - 12 noon
Come and enjoy a relaxing cup of tea or coffee and a 'sticky' at Richmond Town Hall. There will be a raffle, tombola and a stall selling delicious homemade cakes! All proceeds from this fundraising event go towards the running costs of the reserve. If you would like to donate any cakes or items for the raffle or tombola please take them to the field centre beforehand or to Richmond Town Hall on the day. No need to book, just turn up!
Find out what has been going on at the reserve during the lockdown!
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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