The silted-up arm of a once tidal river, with an abundance of invertebrates.

A small reserve on the side of a steep valley above a small stream.

The sand dunes at Upton Towans are a haven for wildlife that relies on this increasingly rare habitat for its survival, including the internationally rare and obscure petalwort and the striking…

An exceptionally rich mosaic of wet and dry heath, with areas of bog, ponds and woodland

The reserve is of particular importance for its lowland heathland habitats and the variety of rare and specialist wildlife, including Cornish heath.