How to Find Us

Plan your journey to Foxglove Covert Local Nature Reserve.

How to Find Us

Foxglove Covert LNR is four miles from the A1(M) in Catterick Garrison near Richmond, North Yorkshire. From the A1(M), take the A6136 signposted to Catterick Garrison. The reserve is adjacent to Cambrai Lines, Munster Barracks. Follow the brown tourist signs.

Accessing the reserve

Access is via Cambrai Lines front entrance, where you must stop at the layby and sign in to receive a Visitor Pass at the entrance office. Drivers should bring photographic ID.

You will be asked to show photographic ID on entry to the barracks.

You will then be directed to drive through the barracks via a one-way system. Follow the signs marking Foxglove Covert, and pull over into the designated area on the Parade Ground. Cross the road to use the intercom to open the reserve gate, then drive through the gate and continue along the access track until you reach one of the car parks in the reserve.

Reserve opening times

Weekdays 9am-5pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays 10am-4pm
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day

Field Centre opening times

Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Sundays and Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm
Closed Saturdays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day

Location Information

Postcode: DL9 3PZ
Grid reference: SE 16576 97548
What 3 words: losing.acrobat.palm

Foxglove Map

Download the map for directions through the barracks to the Foxglove Covert LNR access gate.

Buttercups in a field.

Interactive Reserve Map

Find habitats and features across the reserve