Smardale Gill Nature Reserve

Smardale Gill is located in Cumbria, England. It is a small steep valley connecting the village of Smardale and the valley of the River Eden with the eastern edge of the valley of the River Lune. It is a National Nature Reserve and also a Site of Special Scientific Interest, managed by Cumbrie Wildlife Trust. The area includes both woodlands and grasslands, and is a fine example of a limestone habitat. It offers stunning landscape, the steep wooded slopes of the valley mingles with the sights of open rolling countryside from the viaduct. It is a great spot for flowers, butterflies and birds.