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The Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve is the first of its kind in West Yorkshire. 

The reserve spans 1,272 hectares - twice the size of Ilkley Moor - and links together eight nature sites within the Bradford & South Pennines area, the sites include Ilkley Moor, Baildon Moor, Shipley Glen, Trench Meadows, St Ives Estate, Harden Moor, Bingley Bog North and Penistone Country Park. 

Discover ten must‑see spots that showcase the best of the Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve.

Approximately 90% of the area comprises UK priority habitats, including peat bogs, heathlands, and wetlands. Endangered wildlife such Adders, Curlew, and Golden plover will benefit from greater protections and better-connected habitats. 42% of the reserve will be newly protected, with 738 hectares (58%) designated as Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), contributing to national conservation efforts to protect 30% of land for nature by 2030.

The reserve was listed as one of the seven wonders of the world to visit in 2026 by Condé Nast Traveller.