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!
More on the Blog
Wednesday, August 17th 2022
Due to good growing conditions, many of the ponds on the reserve have become overgrown. Regular volunteers have been bus... read more.
Tuesday, August 16th 2022
The aim of the BIOBLITZ was to find 30 new species to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the reserve. This has now been a... read more.
Monday, August 8th 2022
Days like Saturday would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the Foxglove volunteers. So much wor... read more.
Monday, August 8th 2022
The 30th anniversary of the reserve was celebrated on Saturday with a family BIOBLITZ event. This year the aim is to dis... read more.
Friday, August 5th 2022
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the reserve and to celebrate it is hoped to discover 30 new species of wildlife.... read more.
Sunday, July 31st 2022
During the summer months some of the habitats are grazed by livestock. These Dexter Cattle, on loan from Big Sheep,... read more.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022
Although not recorded on the reserve yet, Short-eared Owls are often observed on the neighbouring moorland. Wildlife pho... read more.Wednesday 17th August 2022 | Various sessions throughout the day - starting on the hour
Come along and find out which minibeasts are living in some of the habitats at Foxglove. Book a minibeast session for your family bubble. 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 equipment 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 in advance (card payment by phone) of £5
Wednesday 24th August 2022 | Various sessions throughout the day - 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.
HELP SUPPORT US
