The
site will be restored to a mix of pasture, nature conservation
and ‘quiet recreation’. Fishing comes into
this category. The worked area will become a lake.
We are planting trees and vegetation, around the margins.
This becomes a habitat for a variety of wildlife, birds,
plants and mammals.
Extraction of the sand and gravel deposits results
in quarry areas naturally filling with water.
With ecological expertise these wet areas become precious
habitats for wildlife.
Nosterfield Nature Reserve was formerly a sand and gravel
quarry.
Now it is a habitat for over 200 species of bird, including
32 different types of wader, 200 species of plants and
insects and 20 different types of butterfly.
In areas of our present quarry where extraction is complete,
we are planting and shaping the water edges to be a habitat
for birds and other animals.
Walkers and birdwatchers are welcome to use the footpaths and viewing points that we have provided. There is a free car park at the quarry entrance off the B6267 next to our visitor centre, where there is a public toilet. The visitor centre is open, free, all year round.
Nosterfield Tarmac Visitor Centre
Nosterfield Quarry
Nosterfield
North Yorkshire, DL8 2QZ.
Opening times: 8 to 5 Mon-Fri, 10 to 5 Sat-Sun
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