Higher Kiln Quarry
Buckfastleigh Rocks! A disused quarry unearths a history of ancient wildlife.
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Sourton Quarry
A disused limestone quarry, now home to various plants, birds and bats. Access to the nature reserve is limited to a footpath which passes through. Deep water filled former quarry workings and…
Meeth Quarry
150 hectares of rolling landscape, deep water filled lakes and beautiful views
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Higher protection for our seas!
Our seas are crucial, beautiful, but vulnerable. To ensure their future we need to secure the highest possible protection for them.
Practical volunteer work: Meeth Quarry
Come and help with practical tasks throughout the year at this stunning north Devon nature reserve.
Improving access on nature reserves
Find out how we’ve been improving accessibility on some of our key nature reserves, providing easier access for as wide a range of visitors as possible.
Devon Nature Reserves Fund
Daily care of DWT's 57 havens for wildlife takes a huge amount of time and resource: on average, it costs £2000 per day to manage these reserves. Donate today
Events and filming on DWT nature reserves
Devon Wildlife Trust’s nature reserves have been featured world-wide in TV series and feature films, they’ve also been the setting for many cultural and other events. No wonder: the 50+ wild spaces we look after contain some of the UK’s most dramatic scenery and awe-inspiring nature. If you are thinking of using one of our nature reserves for your event – large or small - for any commercial or charitable activity, then you must contact us first and seek permission.
Nature reserves remain open, but keep it local
Devon Wildlife Trust announces that its nature reserves will remain open during lockdown, but the message is people should stay local and observe national lockdown restrictions.
Voluntary Reserves Team Assistant, Accommodation Provided
Be part of the nature reserves team helping Devon Wildlife Trust to manage reserves to a high standard, making them havens for wildlife and people.
Jersey tiger
The jersey tiger moth is a beautiful moth with creamy white strips on its forewing and bold orange underwings. It is mainly found in the south.
Trust reveals latest nature reserve
We're proud to reveal our latest and 58th nature reserve: Ideford Common.