WINTER WALKS
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If you have over indulged over Christmas and would like to walk off
some calories well away from the crowded January sales here a some
great places to enjoy a winter walk. All the locations that have been
selected are close to urban centres, making them easy and quick to get
to.

North West

Formby Nature Reserve*- Owned by the National Trust, a peaceful pine
forest famed for its Red Squirrels next to a long dramatic beach with
sand dunes.

North East

Chopwell Woods*is a tranquil 350 hectare woodland on the outskirts of
Gateshead, on Tyneside. The forest is home to Otters, Roe Deer, Fox
and Badger.

Midlands

Sutton Park*is a patchwork of open heath, wetlands, forest and lakes
stretched over 2,000 acres located close to Sutton Coldfield. It has
an extensive network of well maintained paths and cattle and wild
horses graze openly throughout the park.

South West

The Avon Wildlife Trust have created a new 3 mile wildlife walk around
its Clapton Moor Nature Reserve and the surrounding area in the
Gordano Valley.

Wales

Cardiff Bay Wetlands*is situated on the northern shore of Cardiff Bay.
It is an 8 hectare reserve which can be viewed from a raised
boardwalk. Take your binoculars!

Scotland

Holyrood Park*is home to the famous King Arthurs Seat close to the
centre of Edinburgh. The park has some great walks and dramatic views
of Edinburgh can be enjoyed from the top of the hill.

Northern Ireland

Belfast Lough*is an oasis of countryside only 10 minutes from Belfast
City Centre. The Lagoon is managed by the RSPB, which has created an
ideal birdwatching habitat.