About Cuthbert’s Moor
Durham Wildlife Trust has acquired a new nature reserve called Cuthbert's Moor. Located in the heart of the Durham Dales, on the eastern edge of the North Pennines, and within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), this 121-hectare upland moor is part of the Teesdale Allotments Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Its main designation is due to its rich diversity of breeding bird species. Recent visits to the site have confirmed the presence of several globally-significant bird species, including curlew, lapwing, snipe, black grouse, golden plover, and short-eared owl. Additionally, the reserve is home to adder, lizard, and various types of moss, including peat-forming Sphagnum.