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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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.
Does it Feel Like First Week of Autumn?
Thursday, September 12th 2024
As autumnal temperatures and wet weather set in this week, early emerging fungi have been popping up all across the rese... read more.
Monday, August 12th 2024
Some interesting wildlife has been caught on camera around the reserve this August. A curious and bold leveret (young h... read more.
Thursday, July 25th 2024
As Foxglove Covert LNR continues to be closed to the general public, we have been working hard to get pre-arranged group... read more.
Sunday, July 7th 2024
Sadly Foxglove Covert LNR remains closed to visitors due to problems with the access gate making it unsafe for use witho... read more.
Would You Like to be a Trustee?
Wednesday, June 5th 2024
This is an exciting opportunity to help enhance the Reserve further as a special place to encourage nature and natural h... read more.Monday 4th November 2024 |
The security gate and it's safety features are to be working, so we're reopening to the public. However the intercom and remote gate opening system is currently non-functional. Entry and exit to the reserve will therefore take place via key fobs which will be issued to visitors when they sign in at the Cambrai Lines front entrance. These fobs can be used to open the gate when entering and exiting the reserve. They must be returned to the front entrance pass office upon exiting the reserve. Please note access will be limited by the number of fobs available.
Friday 6th December 2024 | 10am-11:30am
Join reserve staff for a wildlife themed guided walk around Foxglove Covert and enjoy the reserve in winter. 10am-11:30am. Donations welcome. Booking essential.
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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