Corporate report

Durham's National Nature Reserves

Nature reserves in Durham that Natural England identifies as among England's finest sites for wildlife and/or geology.

• From: Natural England
• Published: 1 September 2014
• Last updated: 5 March 2021 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Durham's National Nature Reserves

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Details

Details on the management, features, location, safety and contact information for Durham’s NNRs:

• Cassop
• Castle Eden Dene
• Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods
• Durham Coast
• Moor House-Upper Teesdale
• Thrislington

Research opportunities

Some NNRs host students who are working on dissertations or similar projects. This provides the opportunity to study on a high quality site and to contribute to the research and management of the reserve.

Read more information about how we arrange these projects, the list of reserves that currently offer this facility and some suggested topic titles.

Published 1 September 2014
Last updated 5 March 2021 + show all updates

1. 5 March 2021

   Added information about Cassop NNR.

2. 18 June 2018

   Updated the schools and education and volunteer section of the Castle Eden Dene reserve.

3. 1 September 2014

   First published.