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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Monday, August 12th 2024
Some interesting wildlife has been caught on camera around the reserve this August. A curious and bold leveret (young h... read more.
Thursday, July 25th 2024
As Foxglove Covert LNR continues to be closed to the general public, we have been working hard to get pre-arranged group... read more.
Sunday, July 7th 2024
Sadly Foxglove Covert LNR remains closed to visitors due to problems with the access gate making it unsafe for use witho... read more.
Would You Like to be a Trustee?
Wednesday, June 5th 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to help enhance the Reserve further as a special place to encourage nature and natural h... read more.
Damselfly Emergence - Exuviae Everywhere!
Monday, May 13th 2024
The last couple of weeks at Foxglove Covert have seen the emergences of many Large Red Damselflies. One particularly war... read more.
Sunday, April 28th 2024
This week, volunteers at Foxglove Covert were busy removing old boardwalking and creating a new path along a section of ... read more.
Friday, April 26th 2024
This Sunday at Foxglove Covert the Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust held a bumblebee identification and survey training s... read more.
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.Monday 20th May 2024 |
The reserve is temporarily closed to the public except for organised events or groups. This is due to faults with the Foxglove Covert access gate. Entry and exit must be coordinated and at set times due to these faults. Please see below for organised events. Booking is essential, as attendees will be contacted with access arrangements ahead of the events. If you would like to arrange a group visit to the reserve please contact reserve staff.
Monday 16th September 2024 | 2pm-4pm
Join reserve staff for a guided walk around Foxglove Covert as the reserve transitions from summer to autumn. Spot late flying dragonflies, early emerging fungi, the last of the blooming wildflowers, and more! 2pm-4pm. Donation of £3 per person. Free for Friends of Foxglove. Booking essential. Due to faults with the Foxglove Covert access gate, entry and exit will be coordinated and at set times. Booked attendees will be sent access arrangements via email prior to the event.
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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