Cumbria's National Nature Reserves
Source: gov.uk (2025-05-23)

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

Details on the management, features, location, safety and contact information for Cumbria’s National Nature Reserves (NNRs):
- Bassenthwaite Lake (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#bassenthwaite-lake)
- Blelham Bog (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#blelham-bog)
- Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#bolton-fell-and-walton-mosses)
- Borrowdale Rainforest (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#borrowdale-rainforest)
- Clawthorpe Fell (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#clawthorpe-fell)
- Cliburn Moss (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#cliburn-moss)
- Drumburgh Moss (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#drumburgh-moss)
- Duddon Mosses (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#duddon-mosses)
- Finglandrigg Woods (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#finglandrigg-woods)
- Gowk Bank (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#gowk-bank)
- Great Asby Scar (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#great-asby-scar)
- Hallsenna Moor (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#hallsenna-moor)
- High Leys (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#high-leys)
- Hutton Roof (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#hutton-roof)
- Moor House-Upper Teesdale (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#moor-house---upper-teesdale)
- North Fen (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#north-fen)
- North Walney (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#north-walney)
- Roudsea Wood and Mosses (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#roudsea-wood-and-mosses)
- Rusland Moss (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#rusland-moss)
- Sandscale Haws (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#sandscale-haws)
- Sandybeck Meadow (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#sandybeck-meadow)
- Smardale Gill (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#smardale-gill)
- South Solway Mosses (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#south-solway-mosses)
- Tarn Moss (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#tarn-moss)
- Thornhill Moss and Meadows (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#thornhill-moss-and-meadows)
- Whitbarrow (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#whitbarrow)
- Wild Ennerdale (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves/cumbrias-national-nature-reserves#wild-ennerdale)
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. (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/research-opportunities-on-national-nature-reserves-in-england)