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Yetholm Loch

Yetholm Loch is a natural shallow crescent shaped freshwater loch situated at the northern end of the Cheviot Hills and around 8 miles from the town of Kelso in the Scottish Borders.

Wood of Cree Nature Reserve

The Wood of Cree is the largest ancient wood in southern Scotland and has a history of intensive management. Most of the oak trees show evidence of coppicing which started during the 17th century and continued until the mid 20th century. The wood was virtually clear felled by 1920. The Woodland Management is aiming at returning it to high forest, enhancing the biodiversity and extending the area of deciduous woodland habitat, and developing visitor access.

Wheatfen - The Ted Ellis Nature Reserve

The old estate cottages at Wheatfen were home to Ted and Phyllis Ellis for over 40 years, and during that time, Ted spent most of his time studying and recording the habitat and wildlife of this special place. Ted was one of Norfolk's greatest ever naturalists, and was the keeper of natural history at Norwich's Castle Museum for many years. For decades, he wrote daily nature articles for the local newspaper, the Eastern Daily Press, as well as articles for several national newspapers.

Warburg Nature Reserve

Situated in a tranquil valley in the Chilterns Warburg reserve is a gem of a reserve, and the trust's premier reserve, with over 2000 species of plant, animal and fungi recorded. It's own micro climate means frosts have been recorded in the valley bottom most months of the year.
A large range of habitats supporting many rare and endangered species. A truly amazing place.
Some footpaths are not suitable for wheelchairs or those with mobility problems but the visitor centre and hides are accessible.

Vane Farm Nature Reserve

Vane Farm is part of the Loch Leven National Nature Reserve on the south shore of Loch Leven. The reserve has a Visitors Centre with five telescopes and binoculars, that can be hired in the shop. There are three hides at the lochside and three nature trails taking in the loch shore, wetlands and surrounding moorland and woods, though not really suitable for disabled visitors. Vane Farm Visitor Centre is open 10 am-5 pm daily, and the trails and hides are open 24 hours a day throughout the year (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 January).

Vane Farm Bumblebee Sanctuary

The Bumblebee meadows are part of the Vane Farm Nature Reserve, located on the southern shore of Loch Leven. The reserve has excellent visitors facilities, including a centre, shop, wildlife hides and trails. The Bumblebee reserve has specially built paths and tracks for the visitor to follow. The visitors centre is open 10 am-5 pm daily, and the trails and hides are open 24 hours a day throughout the year.

Troup Head Nature Reserve

Troup Head nature reserve has the only mainland breeding colony of Gannets in the U.K. During the breeding season over 150,000 pairs of several types of seabird nest here. The reserve is free and is situated on the north east coast of Scotland. Dogs are allowed but only on leashes.

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