Our scheme offers walking opportunities to be held in and around Aqualate Mere National Nature Reserve (NNR) and aims to encourage regular walking for the benefit of our health, both physical and mental. As well as keeping mind and body fit, walking is also a great opportunity to socialise and make new friends.
The walks are free, open to everyone (families welcome) and aimed at all abilities, including those who can only cope with very short and slow walks. All walks will be led by a trained Volunteer Walk Leader and will also have a back marker, so nobody is ever left behind or feel under pressure to do more than they are able to.
Aqualate Mere is the largest natural lake in the Midlands and is managed as a National Nature Reserve by Natural England. The Mere lies at the heart of the Aqualate Estate and is surrounded by outstanding scenery such as a landscaped deer park with many veteran trees. Aqualate Mere is also well served by public transport as the 481 bus service between Newport & Stafford stops 200 yards from the NNR car park.
Our walks
Two types of walks are available. A 30 minute (approx) walk will be held on the first and third Thursdays of each month.
While a 2 hour walk (approx) will be held on the first Sunday of each month.
All walks will commence at 10am from Aqualate Mere NNR car park. We would advise you wear suitable footwear and clothing depending on the weather.
DUE TO THE WET NATURE OF THIS SITE, WALKS ARE SEASONAL IN SPRING/SUMMER MONTHS ONLY. PLEASE CHECK DATES WITH ONE OF THE CONTACTS LISTED.
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