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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Marsh Cinquefoil at Foxglove Covert
Friday, June 6th 2025
Marsh Cinquefoil (Potentilla palustris) is a wetland plant with star shaped, purple-red flowers. They can grow up to 50c... read more.
Willow Seeds Floating on the Wind
Monday, May 26th 2025
If you have visited Foxglove Covert in the last couple of weeks, you may have noticed lots of fluffy white seeds floatin... read more.
Wednesday, May 14th 2025
This Tuesday volunteers enjoyed a beautiful sunny day as they continued work on the dead hedge along the back of the wil... read more.
Friday, May 2nd 2025
As the wildflowers begin to bloom at Foxglove Covert, here are some of the species to look out for this May. Only found... read more.
Sunday, April 13th 2025
Last week team members from the environment agency visited Foxglove Covert LNR for a day of hard work in the sunshine. ... read more.
Thursday, March 6th 2025
This Sunday at Foxglove Covert LNR saw the final winter worky day of the 2024/25 winter season completed. The day beg... read more.
Tuesday, February 25th 2025
The Woodcock (Scolopax rusticola) is a wading bird with resident and wintering populations in the UK. Some populations s... read more.
Thursday, February 20th 2025
I like making lists, and as a birdwatcher I keep a list of all the birds I see each year. I haven’t had the chance... read more.Wednesday 4th June 2025 |
Access is currently as normal and the reserve and field centre are open as usual. The Field Centre will be closed on Tuesday 17th June for one day. The reserve is still open. The Field Centre will resume normal opening hours on Wednesday 18th June. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Sunday 20th July 2025 | 1pm-3pm
Spot dragonflies and damselflies on this guided walk led by dragonfly county recorder Keith Gittens. Enjoy a leisurley walk around the reserve’s ponds and pools, and learn all about the Odonata species found at Foxglove Covert. Donate what you can. Bookings close Friday 18th July. Foxglove Covert is now taking bookings via Eventbrite. Click Here to Book Or visit foxglovecovertlnr.eventbrite.com
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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