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Cumbria's National Nature Reserves

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

Updates to this page

From:
Natural England
Published:
2 September 2014
Last updated:
25 June 2026
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  1. We've updated the information for High Leys NNR.

  2. We've removed the reference to a bench situated along the walking route at North Walney NNR, as there isn't a bench on the reserve now.

  3. The contact email for requesting a permit at Roudsea Wood and Mosses has been updated.

  4. We've updated the contact details for Duddon Mosses, Hallsenna, Roudsea Woods and Mosses and North Walney.

  5. Added a new entry for Borrowdale Rainforest NNR.

  6. We've updated the entry for Finglandrigg NNR.

  7. Updated the site manager phone number for Tarn Moss and Thornhill Moss and Meadows.

  8. Added information about a new NNR - Wild Ennerdale.

  9. Change of contact for Duddon Mosses and Hallsenna Moor NNRs. Updated the contact information for: Bolton Fell and Walton Moss; Cliburn Moss; Finglandrigg Woods; Gowk Bank; High Leys; Sandy Beck; South Solway Mosses; Tarn Moss; Thornhill Moss and Meadows.

  10. Walton Moss NNR in Cumbria has increased in size and in future will be known as Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses NNR.

  11. First published.

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Cumbria's National Nature Reserves

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Details

Details on the management, features, location, safety and contact information for Cumbria’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs):

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.

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