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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Saturday, June 25th 2022
On Thursday, staff from Holt's Military Banking dropped in on a customer visit between meetings in the area. It was ... read more.
Friday, June 24th 2022
Pupils from Trinity Academy in Richmond enjoyed a day out at Foxglove on Monday. Pond dipping was one of the activi... read more.
Sunday, June 19th 2022
When the sun shone and the wind dropped it was amazing to see what was flying around Foxglove. A glimpse of blue c... read more.
Foxglove 30th Anniversary Raffle
Wednesday, June 15th 2022
It is 30 years since a small conservation area was established behind Cambrai Lines, Catterick Garrison, with finan... read more.
Sunday, June 12th 2022
Mark was out with his camera and caught this Oystercatcher in flight, and a Lapwing, over Spigot Mere. The middle ... read more.
Tuesday, June 7th 2022
In the Scrapes the summer flowers are starting to unfurl their petals. Yellow Flag Iris can now be seen amongst th... read more.
Saturday, May 28th 2022
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service was awarded to the Foxglove Covert volunteer group last year. This is the hi... read more.Friday 22nd July 2022 | During Reserve Opening Times
Enjoy a walk around the red route (easy access trail) and find the clues to learn all about these wonderful insects. Pick up a clue sheet from the Field Centre for only £1 and check your answers at the end. No booking required as this is a selg guided activity! Please remember to bring a pencil from home. The clues will be out for the duration of the school summer holidays (North Yorkshire dates).
Wednesday 27th July 2022 | Various sessions available starting on the hour
Come along and find out which animals are living in some of the Foxglove ponds. Book a pond dipping session for your family bubble of up to six people. There will be a socially distanced brief to set you off and then you can use the equipment for the remainder of the session. You will be requested to use hand gel on arrival and the net handles will be cleaned between sessions. Please call the Reserve Managers on 07754 270980 to book your allocated slot. You are advised to arrive 15 minutes before your allocated time. A donation of
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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