Storton's Pits
An old gravel pit providing a haven for rare insects and birds
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to August, September to FebruaryAbout the reserve
One of a number of old gravel pits along the Nene Valley, Storton's Pits is important for wetland birds and insects.
An old ditch along the northern edge supports some of the rarest insects in the county.
Reed beetles can be seen from late spring and water beetles can be seem all year round in the open pools.
Additional information
- Scroll down to see the reserve boundary. Please note the boundary map is for indication purposes only and does not show the Wildlife Trusts definitive land boundary.
FOR ANY MEDIA ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT OUR COMMUNICATIONS TEAM: communicationsteam@wildlifebcn.org or 01954 713500 and ask for comms team.
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Contact us
Contact number: 01604 405285
Contact email: northamptonshire@wildlifebcn.org