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, March 6th 2025
This Sunday at Foxglove Covert LNR saw the final winter worky day of the 2024/25 winter season completed. The day beg... read more.
Tuesday, February 25th 2025
The Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) is a wading bird with resident and wintering populations in the UK. Some populations s... read more.
Thursday, February 20th 2025
I like making lists, and as a birdwatcher I keep a list of all the birds I see each year. I haven’t had the chance... read more.
Ring Barking in the Conifer Plantation
Friday, January 3rd 2025
Within Foxglove Covert LNR is an area of very dense conifer plantation made up of two conifer species; Scots Pine (Pinus... read more.
Thursday, December 19th 2024
Recently, individuals volunteering at Foxglove Covert through the Personnel Recovery Centre have begun working on a patc... read more.
Wednesday, November 27th 2024
Yesterday volunteers were hard at work in the willow carr pollarding and coppicing. The area being coppiced this winter ... read more.
Sunday, November 17th 2024
Two fungi species that are out in abundance at Foxglove Covert at the moment are Wrinkled Club (Clavulina rugosa) and Ca... read more.
Saturday, November 9th 2024
The recent mild weather has helped to extend our season for wetland work at Foxglove Covert. Ideally work in ponds needs... read more.Monday 4th November 2024 |
Foxglove Covert is closed on Sunday 23rd March for one day. The reserve will reopen on Monday 24th March with the usual opening hours.
Wednesday 9th April 2025 | 10am-3pm
Enjoy a day of wildlife photography tuition around the reserve, suitable for beginners. We'll talk about photographic techniques from composition to dealing with moving subjects, and close-ups to getting exposures right first time. After working on the theory in our well equipped Field Centre, we'll get out onto the reserve to put things into practice. Don't forget your camera / phone and a packed lunch. £20 per person. £15 for Friends of Foxglove. Free for under 16s (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult). Bookings close Friday 4th April, 12pm. Foxglove Covert LNR is now taking bookings
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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