The scenic nature reserve<\/a> was created in May 2025 as part of King Charles\u2019 series of 25 National Nature Reserves (NNRs) which aim to preserve wildlife and celebrate landscapes in the UK by offering greater protection to the unique topography within the designated areas.<\/p>\nSpanning 3,148 acres (1,274 hectares) \u2014 roughly twice the size of Ilkley Moor \u2014 the nature reserve links eight nature sights within the Bradford and South Pennines area, including Haworth\u2019s famed Penistone Country Park, which was home to the Bront\u00eb sisters, Charlotte, Emily and Anne.<\/p>\n
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The scenic nature reserve was created in May 2025 (Image: visitbradford.com)<\/p>\n
The Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve links together Trench Meadows, Ilkley Moor, Bingley Bog North, St Ives Estate, Baildon Moor, Shipley Glen, Harden Moor and Penistone Country Park.<\/p>\n
90% of Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve\u2019s protected area comprises priority UK habitats including wetlands, peat bogs, and heathland. 42% of this nature reserve is newly protected, with approximately 58% (738 hectares) of land designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).<\/p>\n
The first of its kind nature reserve protects endangered species of wildlife such as curlews, adders, and golden plovers, offering them better-connected habitats and greater protection.<\/p>\n
As the only UK location on Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller’s list, Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve finds itself in the company of stunning locations such as the Faroe Islands and El Salvador\u2019s El Imposible National Park.<\/p>\n
Praising the nature reserve, the publication said: \u201c\u201cOne of the reigning monarch\u2019s ongoing Kings Series of nature reserves, the Bradford Pennines Gateway is part of a nationwide initiative to protect and celebrate the UK\u2019s natural heritage, enhance biodiversity, and give local communities better access to nature.<\/p>\n
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It’s been named a ‘2026 Wonder of the World'(Image: visitbradford.com)<\/p>\n
\u201cRather like King Charles himself, there\u2019s something stoic and un-showy about this 1,272-hectare region, resided in, and beloved by, the Bront\u00eb sisters and encompassing Ilkley Moor, Penistone Hill Country Park, Harden Moor and Bingley North Bog.\u201d<\/p>\n
Describing the reserve as \u201clandscapes of unhurried drama\u201d, the publication was all praise for its \u201cundulating moors, wind-polished gritstone tors and views that collapse into long, moody distances broken only by the slow, stately flap of a marsh harrier\u201d.<\/p>\n
It added: \u201cIf Britain ever needed proof that the everyday could still surprise, the Bradford Pennines Gateway delivers with quiet aplomb.\u201d<\/p>\n
The glorious result of a partnership between Bradford Council and Natural England, Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve contains within its boundaries incredible biodiversity surrounded by stunning views.<\/p>\n
This \u20182026 Wonder of the World\u2019 is an ideal getaway for nature lovers and adventure seekers, making for a thrilling day out exploring the reserve\u2019s wildlife.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This first of its kind nature reserve in West Yorkshire is making headlines after it was recently named…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":718386,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3843],"tags":[189723,728,214612,70,162364,183,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-718385","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-environment","8":"tag-days-out-in-yorkshire","9":"tag-environment","10":"tag-explore-yorkshire","11":"tag-science","12":"tag-things-to-do-in-yorkshire","13":"tag-travel","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115952191064968829","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/718385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=718385"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/718385\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/718386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=718385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=718385"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=718385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
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