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| 2006 |
| Branston Waterpark, Staffordshire |
 Forty-acres
of lake and country park surrounded by woodland,
wetland and wildflower meadow. Facilities
include information centre, playground, picnic
area and nature trail walks are available.
All the family can enjoy this walk with beautiful
views of the lake and many bird watching
areas.
Nominated by Carole Odom,
Environmental Health Administration Officer
for East Staffordshire Borough Council.
More info www.eaststaffsbc.gov.uk - Map |
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| Fort Victoria, Isle of Wight |
 Steeped
in history and information, coastal walks
and nature trails provide a fun outing for
all the family. Built on the north shore
of the Isle of Wight to guard the Solent
the remains of Fort Victoria and the surrounding
country park offers seashore and woodland
walks and the site is one of the best vantage
points for watching the Solent’s boats
and shipping.
Nominated by Jacqui Dardy,
Senior Dog Warden for Isle of Wight Council
Safer Communities Partnership.
More info www.iwight.com - Map |
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| Horsell Common, Surrey |
 830
acres of green space, Horsell Common is one
of only a handful of privately owned areas
of common land in England with public access.
A wonderful habitat for wildlife, superb
footpaths, home to Bronze Age Barrows and
made famous by H.G. Wells and the landing
of the aliens in “War of the Worlds”.
Nominated by Neville Cast,
Animal Warden for Woking Borough Council.
More info www.horsellcommon.co.uk - Map |
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| Llanelli Millennium Coastal Park,
South Wales |
 The
coastal park’s biggest land reclamation
project stretches from Pembrey Country Park
in the west to the National Wetlands Centre
at Penclacwydd in the east. There are a wide
range of attractions from wildlife and history
trails, cycleways, a community woodland and
park, promenade, marina, an 18-hole golf
course and six lakes.
Nominated by Tina Brice,
Sustainability Officer for Carmarthenshire
County Council.
More info www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk www.onebiggarden.com - Map |
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| New Forest District Woodlands & Beaches |
The New Forest is a genuine walker's paradise
with many circular and linear routes. There
are many facilities and all year round
there are guided walks where local experts
will tell you about the history, geology,
wildlife and folklore beneath your feet.
You can also have fun spotting cows, pigs
and ponies running free in the forest.
Nominated by Neil Burton,
Dog Warden for New Forest District Council.
More info www.thenewforest.co.uk - Map |
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| Oxford Island, Northern Ireland |
 This
national nature reserve is a fantastic location
providing great walks, bird watching hides
and facilities for all the family. Oxford
Island is a peninsula situated in the south
east corner of Lough Neagh, Craigavon’s
largest freshwater lake.
Nominated by Jack Adams,
Dog Warden for Craigavon County Council.
More info www.oxfordisland.com - Map |
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| Rutland Water, Leicestershire |
This 23 mile circuit provides spectacular
views of the reserve in the Rutland Water
Nature Reserve. Walk through the woods
and hills, enjoying an ‘off-lead’ area,
play parks, rock climbing, a butterfly
area and bird hides.
Nominated by Barry Briggs,
Dog Warden for Rutland County Council.
More info www.rutlandwater.org.uk - Map |
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| St Ann's Well Gardens, Hove |
 This
walk provides a bit of the country in the
middle of city, taking you down winding pathways,
past ancient trees and through a scented
garden. St Ann's Well Gardens, about half
a mile from Hove Seafront, is a treat for
the tree-lover and will appeal to young and
old alike.
Nominated by Sue Watson,
Animal Welfare Officer for Brighton & Hove City Council.
More info www.brighton-hove.gov.uk - Map |
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| Tiverton to Holcombe Rogus, Devon |
The Grand Western Canal Country Park is located
in the heart of Devon. The Tiverton to
Holcombe Rogus walk offers a great family
outing along the canal, through woods and
farmland, with 24 bridges, two old limekilns
and nine milestones.
Nominated by Colin Carey,
District Office Coordinator for Mid-Devon District Council.
More info www.devon.gov.uk/grand_western_canal.htm - Map |
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| Worden Park, Lancashire |
 Located
in South Ribble, Worden Park extends to 63
hectares with many interesting features including
a well-equipped play area. There are mature
woodlands and open meadows, a duck pond and
dipping ponds, and formal gardens and a historic
maze.
Nominated by Jennifer Mullin,
Senior Environmental Health Officer
and Debbie Priestley,
Canine Welfare Officer
South Ribble Borough Council.
More info www.south-ribblebc.gov.uk/contact/parks.asp - Map |
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