The reserve lies on Whitbarrow Scar, a carboniferous limestone outcrop just over 200m high. Main habitats: woodland, lowland grassland, limestone Pavement Area: 572 ha Features of interest Although most NNRs are managed by Natural England, some are wholly or partly managed by other bodies approved under Section 35 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Whitbarrow NNR is owned and managed by the Forestry Commission, Lake District National Park Authority and the Cumbria Wildlife Trust. Further information on the NNR, including the wildlife and how to visit can be found on the Cumbria Wildlife Trust website. Contact Joe Murphy (reserve manager) Telephone: 01539 816300
Email: mail@cumbriawildlifetrust.org.uk