The Maidendale Nature and Fishing Reserve is run by The Maidendale Nature and Fishing Reserve Trust registered charity No 1122260

We are located off Salters Lane Darlington near to Cummins engine plant

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A warm welcome to you we hope you enjoy visiting our website and visit our reserve soon

Maidendale Local Nature Reserve  is an 8Ha site of former agricultural land, dating from the 1950’s, which includes some remnants of old hedgerows and clay drainage pipes within the clay soil. Today the site is managed by The Maidendale Nature And Fishing Reserve Trust in partnership with Darlington Borough Council as a local nature reserve situated on the south-eastern edge of Darlington.The site is predominantly rough grassland, with a small pond wetland mosaic and two large fishing ponds. It enjoys at least three disabled access entrances and a network of footpaths.Established in 2002, Maidendale Nature and Fishing Reserve is a conservation and recreation facility. It was created to encourage, promote and enhance sustainable recreation, nature conservation and education in Darlington as well as the North East of England for the benefit of all.

At the Maidendale Reserve you have a choice of activities, angling, relaxation and wildlife, walking and cycling. a place where you can explore the flora and fauna the area has to offer

We invite you to visit the Reserve, which offers some of the best kept scenery and wildlife in the region we look forward to welcoming you at Maidendale Nature and Fishing Reserve soon.