Twywell Hills and Dales, Nature reserve in East Northamptonshire, England
The 54.6-hectare reserve features limestone grasslands, woodlands, and ponds formed from former quarries, creating varied habitats for wildlife species.
The area belonged to the royal hunting grounds of Rockingham Forest and later underwent iron ore and limestone quarrying operations from 1880 until 1974.
The reserve serves as an educational site where visitors can observe 32 different butterfly species and study the interactions between plant and insect life.
The site offers free parking facilities and remains accessible 24 hours daily, with designated walking paths throughout the different terrain sections.
Twywell Gullet contains specialized habitats for ground-nesting bees, wasps, and nationally rare beetles, earning its status as a Site of Special Scientific Interest.
GPS coordinates: 52.38500,-0.62300
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:09
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