Hexton Chalk Pit
A small chalk grassland reserve on the scarp slope of the north-east Chilterns with wonderful views of the surrounding landscape.
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Dogs on Nature Reserves
Enjoying our nature reserves with dogs
Managing nature reserves
How we manage our nature reserves
Nature reserves photos
Please share the photos you have taken on our nature reserves with us!
Grazing on our reserves
Although you may be on the lookout for wildlife on our nature reserves, visit some of them at this time of year and you are likely to be met by significantly larger mammals in the form of grazing…
A day in the life of a Reserves Trainee
Find out what our Reserves Trainees Alex and Verity were up to in the past year and what they'll miss now that their training is complete.
Caring for our nature reserves
Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust cares for 40 nature reserves from wetlands and woods to rare patches of heathland and beautiful meadows.
Filming on our Nature Reserves
Looking for a great location? We receive many requests for filming on Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust reserves and try to accommodate requests if possible.
Winter Safety on our Nature Reserves
Our top tips for staying safe on our Nature Reserves in colder weather.
Your Top 5 Nature Reserves to See Bluebells
Where to see magnificent carpets of Bluebells adorning our woodlands in Hertfordshire and Middlesex.
Chalk rivers
Cool, crystal-clear waters flow over gravelly beds, streaming through white-flowered water-crowfoot and watercress in serene lowland landscapes.
Our Position on Chalk Rivers
Learn about our commitment to protecting and restoring chalk rivers, outlining the urgent actions needed to preserve these globally rare habitats and the wildlife they support.