If you're planning a trip to the seaside then squeeze in a visit Walborough nature reserve and the adjacent Uphill Nature reserve, just south of the village of Uphill, near Weston Super Mare, for incredible views across the Severn Estuary. Climb up the winding stairs of the wonderful, small folly on top of the hill for panoramic views across the landscape of limestone grassland and salt marsh, a rich habitat containing nationally scarce plants such as sea barley, slender hare's-ear and sea clover. The grasslands are full of butterflies on a nice sunny day, including brown argus, grizzled and dingy skipper and grayling, so see how many different ones you can find!
Take a wander around the old Norman church, overlooking the sea, dating from AD1080 and choose one of the many walks available to really explore the site. Make a pack of wildcards to play whilst you have a picnic and enjoy the sounds of wildlife all around. After your walk you could visit the little sandy beach near to the boatyard in Uphill. See what treasures you can find that have been washed up from the sea and see if you can make a beautiful castle in the sand.
Daily outdoor activities around Avon to see you through the summer holidays
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Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Tuesday, 21 August 2012
Day 21 Deer walk
Book now for tomorrow's deer walk at Ashton Court, just 2 miles from Bristol city centre, for a chance to go on a guided walk with one of the estate rangers through the deer parks of this lovely estate. Pre-booking is essential through the Estates office on 0117 9639 174 where details of where to meet will also be given. The walk costs £2 per person and will give you the chance to see both fallow deer and red deer within the 850 acres of woodland and meadows of the estate.
The red deer is our largest land mammal, they have reddish brown coats and the males have large, branched antlers. The antlers start to develop at around 10 months of age and are shed annually in March and April. The mating season, known as the rut, is an impressive wildlife spectacle, occurring in the Autumn. The male deer, stags roar loudly, sizing up other males to gain access to the females. Conflict can result in serious injury or even death. Antlers were used as hunting trophies and carved to make early jewellery and buttons. and continues to be used to make handles for anything from hunting knives to walking sticks
After your walk enjoy the views across Bristol and explore Ashton Court meadow, Avon Wildlife Trust's nature reserve, then head back to town across the famous Clifton Suspension bridge.
The red deer is our largest land mammal, they have reddish brown coats and the males have large, branched antlers. The antlers start to develop at around 10 months of age and are shed annually in March and April. The mating season, known as the rut, is an impressive wildlife spectacle, occurring in the Autumn. The male deer, stags roar loudly, sizing up other males to gain access to the females. Conflict can result in serious injury or even death. Antlers were used as hunting trophies and carved to make early jewellery and buttons. and continues to be used to make handles for anything from hunting knives to walking sticks
After your walk enjoy the views across Bristol and explore Ashton Court meadow, Avon Wildlife Trust's nature reserve, then head back to town across the famous Clifton Suspension bridge.
Day 21 Folly Farm Centre
For a full wildlife safari, take a trip to the Chew Valley for some stunning landscapes and wonderful walks. Start off at Chew Valley lake where you can follow the nature trails around the water's edge, full leaflets are available to download for both the Grebe trail and the Bittern trail. Walk through the wildflower meadows and shady woodlands to the bird hide and get a spectacular view across the water to Denny island where you can use our spotter sheet to look for summer waders. Then refuel in the cafe at the car park before heading off to explore the fantastic nature reserve at Folly farm.
Well recommended is a circular walk through the woodlands up to Round Hill for spectacular views over the Chew Valley and back through the wildflower meadows. Discover the historic landscape of the ferme ornée with it's restored cascades and, later on, find the badger watching spot on the Access for All trail and wait for the badgers to come out foraging at dusk. A truly magical end to the day.
Well recommended is a circular walk through the woodlands up to Round Hill for spectacular views over the Chew Valley and back through the wildflower meadows. Discover the historic landscape of the ferme ornée with it's restored cascades and, later on, find the badger watching spot on the Access for All trail and wait for the badgers to come out foraging at dusk. A truly magical end to the day.
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