Hidden gems - National reserves in Rossendale, United Kingdom not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: National reserves in Rossendale

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Rossendale. This list contains 15 places from National reserve category.

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Bears Ridge

National reserve

👍👍 Great dog walk

5.00 (5 reviews) (~132.9 km from centre)

Astbury Mere

National reserve

👍👍 Found a fort, added to it, you can too

5.00 (5 reviews) (~59.77 km from centre)

Cribyn

National reserve

👍 Decent hike with 3 main peaks with constant descent and ascent straight after. Not a very challenging hike overall, depending on where you start it fromand how long you would like to make it. Up at the top it was very foggy, and super super widy. Some drops are very sharp so stay away from the ridge...

4.90 (89 reviews) (~216.16 km from centre)

Lake Vyrnwy

Historical landmark

👍👍 Stunning, even through the gloom of a rainy autumnal day. The dam in full flow was impressive and noisy! Hope to revisit and do the waterfall walk at the opposite end of the lake. Just the drive around was lovely with all the leaves changing colour. Well worth the visit.

4.90 (7 reviews) (~130.91 km from centre)

Miller’s Dale Monsal Trail Peak District National Park

National reserve

👍👍 Good size car park, fairly reasonable. Cafe and toilets in original station building. Access straight onto the trail. Turn left and walk towards the old mills, now converted into living accommodation. Turn right and head towards monsal head, probably the more interesting direction.

4.80 (107 reviews) (~57.45 km from centre)

Y Berwyn National Nature Reserve

National reserve

👍👍 The waterfalls are a fantastic place to visit - well worth the trip, although do be wary of the 4 mile single track road leading up to it! Take care, there are plenty of passing places so it's not a major issue - parking can be tricky on busy days, the car park at the falls themselves costs £4 - the...

4.80 (68 reviews) (~119.41 km from centre)

Llŷn Peninsula AONB

National reserve

👍👍 The Llyn Peninsula in North Wales has everything, nearby beaches, plenty of walks both flat and mountainous. It is surrounded by water. The views are fantastic, and the sunsets, well........

4.80 (14 reviews) (~190.64 km from centre)

Sutton Park Streetly Gate

Tourist attraction

👍👍 If you want a peaceful walk, use this gate, no playgrounds but lovely walks, we walked up to bracebridge pool and then over the 40 bridges to the cafe, it can get muddy and boggy in places when it's been raining, but not too bad

4.70 (118 reviews) (~126.05 km from centre)

Camel's Island/ Velvet Beds

Nature preserve

👍👍 The South shields coastline is amazing for a nice walk along. You can go from the little haven hotel all the way along to Marsden beach (Roughly 6 miles there and back). Make sure to stop at camels island when the tide is out and look at the rock pools and some caves but be careful as the tide will...

4.70 (104 reviews) (~154.21 km from centre)

Nosterfield Nature Reserve

National reserve

👍👍 Great nature reserve lots to see and enjoy

4.70 (61 reviews) (~72.75 km from centre)

Cam Long Down

National reserve

👍👍 Free but very small car park. The route to the top of Cam Peak is muddy and slippery (in December), but worth it for the views. I carried along the Cotswold way heading North. The paths are very undulating to say the least, but, the countryside is worth it.

4.70 (57 reviews) (~222.43 km from centre)

Emmanuel Head

National reserve

👍👍 This is a stone pyramid which was built as a guide to shipping. It's on the beautiful island of lindisfarne and is a great place to sit and enjoy the scenery.

4.70 (39 reviews) (~223.58 km from centre)

Porth Simdde

National reserve

4.60 (27 reviews) (~191.06 km from centre)

Clwydian Range and Dee Valley AONB

National reserve

👍👍 Take the main road from Mold to Ruthin,over the Clwyd Hills. A very picturesque route with a great view of the Vale of Clwyd before you start the descent to Ruthin. Quite a steep and bendy road down so look where you’re going,too!

4.50 (17 reviews) (~86.69 km from centre)

Barkbooth Lot CWT Reserve

National reserve

👍 A hidden gem, with wide range of butterflies, wildflowers, trees. Persist at the gate to get through! Park on the triangle at the entrance. Enjoy!

4.50 (6 reviews) (~80.27 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: National reserves in Rossendale, United Kingdom