Nature Reserves

A moat with amphibians adjacent to an attractive stream and flower rich meadows and woodland

A small gravel pit now a safe haven for chalk grassland

Flower rich grassland on steep chalk hills

A rare fragment of meadow rich with wildflowers and butterflies; a real joy to visit

A flower-rich limestone grassland reserve in the middle of Northampton

Possibly the most diverse meadow in the county, rich in wildflowers and insects

Former chalk quarries that now provide a variety of habitats for wildlife.

A 'ridge-and-furrow' meadow with a spectacular show of orchids

An old quarry now transformed into a wildflower haven

Water-filled former gravel diggings, now a series of secluded shady pools