Nature reserves

Find local nature reserves in North Tyneside

Annitsford Pond

Annitsford Pond is a small but valuable area of greenspace and was declared as a Local Nature Reserve in the summer of 2005.

Holywell Dene

Set within a spectacular incised valley, Holywell Dene is the only area of ancient semi-natural woodland remaining within North Tyneside.

St Mary's Island

Originally declared as St Mary's Island and Curry's Point Local Nature Reserve in 1992, but more commonly known as St Mary's Island (LNR),

Swallow Pond

The LNR incorporates Swallow Pond, mixed plantation woodland, grassland, a seasonal wetland and a collection of smaller ponds

Wallsend Dene

The Dene is an important wildlife corridor and contains two areas that are of high nature conservation value: