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08-06-2007, 09:11 PM
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| | | Ten great wildlife walks
The National Trust conservation experts have chosen ten of their favourite places to go for a walk and get close to nature. From hillsides to historic parks, they all offer a chance to discover the UK's finest wildlife and habitats.
Arnside Knott, Cumbria Coast (2 mile walk )
Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire (2 mile route )
Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire (1.5 mile walk )
Brownsea Island, Dorset ( 1 mile walk )
Calke Park and Abbey, Derbyshire ( 1.5 mile walk )
Crom, Northern Ireland ( 3.5 mile route )
Cubert, Cornwall ( 6 mile walk )
Harting Down, South Downs ( 2 mile walk )
Stackpole Estate, Pembrokeshire ( 6 mile circular walk )
Upper Wharfedale, Yorkshire ( 6 mile walk )
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09-06-2007, 06:22 PM
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looks good , where can we find routes and stuff ? is it on the NT website ?
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09-06-2007, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by eeyore  looks good , where can we find routes and stuff ? is it on the NT website ? | yep.. You can d/l booklets on each walk plus it also has lots of other info about each walk.
I have the Links if you cant find it 
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09-06-2007, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Kymba yep.. You can d/l booklets on each walk plus it also has lots of other info about each walk.
I have the Links if you cant find it | I like the look of Calke Park and Abbey, but this is a bit too far from Manchester  |
09-06-2007, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ollyk I like the look of Calke Park and Abbey, but this is a bit too far from Manchester | Have you tried either of these? They are quite close to you I think
Healey Dell Nature Reserve Shawclough, Rochdale
A thickly wooded valley, host to a variety of wildlife.
Witton Weavers Way
A 32 mile circular walk, conveniently split into 4 easy sections, and ending in Witton Coutry Park in Blackburn. The park itself has numerous trails within its 480 acrea, and is home to herons, moorhens and kingfishers
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10-06-2007, 08:15 AM
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| | | Re: Ten great wildlife walks
I suppose these are all NT sites so I'm surprised more at the ones they've missed out - especially the upland heath walks over Hathersage and Burbage Moors in N. Derbys. Quote:
Originally Posted by Kymba The National Trust conservation experts have chosen ten of their favourite places to go for a walk and get close to nature. From hillsides to historic parks, they all offer a chance to discover the UK's finest wildlife and habitats.
Arnside Knott, Cumbria Coast (2 mile walk )
Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire (2 mile route )
Brockhampton Estate, Herefordshire (1.5 mile walk )
Brownsea Island, Dorset ( 1 mile walk )
Calke Park and Abbey, Derbyshire ( 1.5 mile walk )
Crom, Northern Ireland ( 3.5 mile route )
Cubert, Cornwall ( 6 mile walk )
Harting Down, South Downs ( 2 mile walk )
Stackpole Estate, Pembrokeshire ( 6 mile circular walk )
Upper Wharfedale, Yorkshire ( 6 mile walk ) | |
10-06-2007, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by ollyk I like the look of Calke Park and Abbey, but this is a bit too far from Manchester | An easy one from Manchester is to get the train to Grindleford, walk up Padley Gorge to the Longshaw Estate and then, if you want more, over Hathersage Moor over Carl Wark to Higger Tor ..... Longshaw and Padley Gorge | | |
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