Trowbarrow Local Nature Reserve is managed by Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This former quarry holds a supports a mosaic of grassland habitats with limestone plants, bare ground, shallow ponds and a broad-leaved hazel coppice woodland to the west of the main quarry area.

In the afternoon we will explore the north eastern edge of Hawes water (part of Gaitbarrows NNR) which includes a some marl fen and a species rich grassland beyond.

​Please be aware that whilst we welcome invertebrate recorders of all experience levels, our recording days are not taught or guided sessions. (Check out our webinars/workshops here).

There is a toilet at Trowbarrow but no other facilities.

Events will be subject to cancellation if there is severe weather forecast.

Booking essential: Further details regarding meeting place etc. will be circulated before the day.