A Old Quarry
2022-06-05
Devon Wildlife Trust - 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 buildings mean that wider access is not permitted.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust - Burton Leonard Lime Quarries
Once a limestone quarry, this nature reserve is now an oasis for scrub, woodland and grassland plant species. Butterflies bask in the sun and other insects may be found seeking shelter in this quiet spot. The site's indu-strial past is still evident, with a number of lime kilns found throughout the nature reserve.