The Trust owns and maintains a number of reserves, purchased and managed for their special landscape character.  Much of the day to day work maintaining boundary features — hedgerows, dry-stone walls, fences and gates —  as well as tackling excessive growth of bramble or grass, removal of unhealthy or unsafe trees, etc, is undertaken by our hardworking band of volunteers. In addition, we employ local conservation graziers at certain times of the year to help to improve the general condition of the land as well as to increase its overall biodiversity. We aim for our reserves not only to provide spaces for quiet enjoyment by the public but also for them to be productive, in terms of livestock provisioning, organic meat production and as a source of traditional woodland material.

Our main reserves can be visited at any time but be aware that, as landscape reserves, they feature many natural hazards, such as uneven, loose or slippery surfaces, trip hazards, thorny vegetation and, in high winds, the potential for flying debris or even falling trees. Please wear appropriate clothing, exercise common sense and maintain an awareness of the environment at all times.  Keep small children under close supervision and be aware of the potential for picking up ticks — we recommend you carry a tick removal card with you.

In addition, you may sometimes encounter livestock or work parties undertaking tasks that may pose a risk, so please take care and obey any instructions or restrictions in force at the time.  Dogs are generally permitted but must be kept under control at all times and on a lead wherever livestock is present.  Please clear up after your dog and do not leave any litter of any kind behind when you leave.