Morgan's Hill is a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its orchids, butterflies and for the general quality of chalk grassland and wildflowers. Read more
Our response to COVID-19 - please read before visiting:
Our nature reserves have an important part to play in helping both people and wildlife over the coming months. This is a difficult time for everyone. We are operating with a reduced staff capacity at the same time as visitor numbers on some of our reserves is increasing. People are understandably trying to find some moments in nature to help their wellbeing and we will do everything we can to support this at the same time as keeping both our staff and visitors safe.
If you are accessing our nature reserves, please adhere to current government guidelines around social distancing.
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Blackmoor Copse was our first nature reserve and we have been looking after it since 1962. Read more
This former military airfield is being turned back into wildlife-rich hay meadow. Read more
The eight meadows that make up this nature reserve on the edge of the Braydon Forest are awash with wild flowers and alive with insects during summer. Read more
A walk through this Site of Special Scientific Interest takes you from stream-soaked valley floor, up steep slopes to level land at the top. Read more
This chalk downland offers superb views of Salisbury Cathedral and the surrounding countryside. Read more
Conigre Mead was a field of rough grass until local volunteers dug ponds, cleared scrub and planted trees and wildflowers. Read more
This chalk downland valley is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and worth a visit at any time of year for its sweeping views. Read more
A small orchard with old cricket field. Areas converted into wildflower beds. Read more
This stretch of chalk grassland curves across the steep side of a combe (valley) near Knook, on the edge of Salisbury Plain. Read more
Visit these three meadows in spring and summer for their vivid wildflower displays. Read more
These three hay meadows with countless wildflowers form a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of their long history of traditional farming. Read more
This ancient woodland was given to us in 1991. The wood connects with our Biss Wood nature reserve and the Green Lane Nature Park. Read more
This pocket of woodland provides a breathing space for wildlife in west Swindon. In April and May you can enjoy a stunning display of native bluebells. Read more
Ham Hill is a tiny area of steeply sloping chalk downland strewn with wildflowers and offering great views. Read more
We bought this small section of dismantled railway from British Rail in 1988 for £1. It has a variety of common plants and birds such as whitethroat and garden warbler. Read more
This steeply sloping chalk downland has no set footpaths so you can wander freely over the grass. Enjoy the uninterrupted views of rolling countryside and, in the summer, the wildflowers. Read more
Jones's Mill is a fen, made up of wet woodland, ponds and wet grassland. Its peaty soils are fed by natural springs and the Salisbury Avon flows through its centre. Read more
Set within the New Forest National Park, the bog is a floating carpet of feathery moss with expanses of heather and purple moor-grass. Read more
Take a walk at Langford Lakes Nature Reserve around the four beautiful lakes to spot birds including kingfisher and maybe even an otter. Read more
Lower Moor opened in 2007 and is the gateway to Clattinger Farm, Oaksey Moor Farm Meadow, Lower Moor Farm and Sandpool nature reserves. Read more
This reserve is a wonderful example of the traditional chalk downland that was once widespread in Wiltshire. It is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to the rich variety of grassland plants. Read more
The five fields covering 25 hectares near Royal Wootton Bassett are abundant with wildflowers in summer, with a wealth of butterflies, crickets and pollinating insects. Read more
This crescent-shaped wooded island in the River Nadder can be viewed from the river bank, but there is no public access. Read more