Barnack Hills and Holes is one of England’s most important wildlife sites, designated a National Nature Reserve for its rare limestone grassland. Once a medieval quarry providing stone for nearby cathedrals and churches, the site is now a haven for wildflowers, butterflies, and birds. In late spring and summer, the slopes burst into colour with thousands of orchids, including the rare man orchid and fragrant orchid. Its distinctive hummock-and-hollow landscape offers a peaceful place for walking, photography, and nature spotting, while telling the story of centuries of human industry and the resilience of nature.
Barnack Hills & Holes NNR
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Address
Wittering Road, Barnack, Stamford, PE9 3EU
Opening Times
Open year-round, 24 hours a day
Cost to Enter
Free entry
Phone Number
0300 060 3900
Accessibility
Public footpaths throughout site; terrain is uneven with slopes and grassy hollows. No surfaced paths; not suitable for most wheelchairs or pushchairs. Limited roadside parking nearby; no visitor centre or toilets on site.
Barnack Hills & Holes NNR
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