Walking Activities Throughout England, Scotland, Wales & N. Ireland

A Forest Park made up of large areas of mixed woodland. Delamere Forest is just 10 miles from Christleton and provides some excellent walks and cycle routes. There is a visitors centre where the Cafe provides refreshments, an information centr...

01606 882167

delamere@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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SHERWOOD PINES VISITORS CENTRE

Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9JL

Managed by Forest Enterprises - part of the Forestry Commission - it is the largest woodland open to the public in the East Midlands. A working forest - Sherwood Pines is an important timber producing forest. Pines, heath and oak trees are...

01623 822447

enquiries.sheerwood@forestry.gov.uk

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MONMOUTHSHIRE & BRECON CANAL

Flowing through the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park, making it a must for nature lovers. Steep green hills, thick woodlands and wild moors are all part of the view. The towpath is a wonderful way for walkers and cyclists to ex...

enquiries.southwalessevern@canalrivertrust.org.uk

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SCONCE & DEVON PARK

Boundary Road, Newark, Notts. NG24 4AU

A recent £1.6million makeover has transformed Sconce & Devon Park into a vibrant and attractive open space with lots to see and do. Facilities include a new visitor centre with cafe, toilets and information, an exciting new children's play are...

01636 650000

community.services@nsdc.info

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GALLOWAY FOREST PARK

Forestry Commission, Galloway Forest District, Cree Bridge, Newton Stewart, DG8 6AJ

We are the UK's first dark sky park, access from the North take the A713 or A714 and from the South take the A75. There is also access via an unclassified forestry track from the A714. The park covers areas of Strathclyde, Dumfries and Galloway. S...

01671 402420

galloway@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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WARWICKSHIRE COUNTRY PARKS

Bodymoor Heath, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B76 0DY

Warwickshire's country parks and greenways offer a range of activities and events, with invigorating walks, cycling routes and places of historical interest to suit all members of your family. • Burton Dassett Hills Country Park - Southam • Ha...

01827 872660

parks@warwickshire.gov.uk

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AVON HEATH COUNTRY PARK RANGER BASE

Birch Road, St Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2DA

Avon Heath County Park has nearly 600 acres of heathland with stands of pine trees and Birch woodland. The park is situated 2 miles west of Ringwood on the A31 and is accessible to families and people with a wide range of abilities and interest...

01425 478082

Nature Reserve • Day Trip • Tourist Attraction

LUNDY ISLAND

Lundy Island situated in the Bristol Channel is a place of outstanding natural beauty, but less than 2 hours boat journey from the mainland. With its own shop, tavern and 23 individual properties for visitors to stay in, the peace and tranquillity...

01271 863636

info@lundyisland.co.uk

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QUEENS PARK & BOATING LAKE

Victoria Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire

In 1887 the Grand Junction Railway company provided Crewe with a delightful 45 acre Victorian park - Queens Park - one of the most splendid in the north of England. Its oval plan has a principal central axis with an ornamental boating lake. ...

Whitchurch, Herefordshire, NP25 3SR

Little Doward, 5 miles south of Ross-on-Wye; an ancient hill fort with picturesque paths and stunning views overlooking the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Take the 34 Bus between Monmouth and Ross: ask for the 'Wyastone' ...

01600 713977

office@wyevalleyaonb.org.uk

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