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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.
Sunday, September 20th 2020
Friday was fairly warm although at times the breeze was cool. Keith and June visited the reserve to have a look at... read more.
Calling All Foxglove Covert LNR Supporters!
Saturday, September 19th 2020
We are currently busy generating support from local Co-op members and asking them to give us their online vote for ... read more.
Friday, September 18th 2020
A strange sight greeted the staff as they drove along the main access track this morning; the vegetation on the heathlan... read more.
Habitats and their Inhabitants
Wednesday, September 16th 2020
Dragonflies and damselflies were hawking over Plover's Pool. Their flight amazing to look at. One settle... read more.
Tuesday, September 15th 2020
It was an early start for Ian who began the day by cutting the wildflower meadow. Due to the heat wave at the start... read more.
Sunday, September 13th 2020
The CES (Constant Effort Site) scheme uses bird ringing as a tool to monitor the population of our common breeding ... read more.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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