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SAT 23 NOV

FREE

Winter Ramble

Aqualate Mere National Nature Reserve, Newport

Run by: Natural England

An afternoon ramble to Aqualate Mere, the largest of the glacial lakes in the West Midlands.

clock14:00–16:30

Suitable for any age

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  •  Dogs are not welcome at this location
Man looking through binoculars at Aqualate Mere

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Features of interest will include overwintering wildfowl, starlings and other water birds.

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Cost

£3.00 per person, children free of charge.

Difficulty level

  1. Easy
  2. Leisurely
  3. Moderate
  4. Hard

Distance

2 mile(s)

Special requirements

Meet at the NNR Public Car Park. Booking essential. Please bring a torch.

Location

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Aqualate Mere National Nature Reserve

Guild Lane, Off A518, Newport

Meeting point: NNR Car Park, Guild Lane, Staffordshire.

About this location

Aqualate Mere NNR is a large lowland reserve situated in the grounds of Aqualate Hall. Centred on Aqualate Mere - the Show more… largest natural lake in the West Midlands - the reserve also includes reedbeds, woodland and low-lying wet grassland. No charge. No dogs.Show less…

Aqualate Mere NNR is a large lowland reserve situated in the grounds of Aqualate Hall. Centred on Aqualate Mere - the largest natural lake in the West Midlands - the reserve also includes reedbeds, woodland and low-lying wet grassland. No charge. No dogs.

Contact

This activity is organised and run by Natural England.

Please register in advance.

Booking is essential. Please contact Mel Brown to book a place.

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