The famous courtship ritual that begins in February

The famous courtship ritual that begins in February

February and March see pairs of Great Crested Grebes join together to perform an elegant courtship ritual… it’s not to be missed. During spring these birds are easily recognised as they have their distinctive striking summer plumage (these showy headresses

Warwickshire woodland walks

Warwickshire woodland walks

Enjoy the changing seasons with one or more of these wonderful tranquil woodland walks from Ryton Pools Country Park in Warwickshire. Ryton Pools Country Park is located off the A445 between Rugby and Leamington Spa. This former gravel quarry has

Southwold circular

Southwold circular

A gentle, tranquil walk from Southwold to Walberswick and back. Starting and finishing at the water tower and car park on Southwold common. This beautiful, peaceful area is also an important SSSI (1993 Site of Special Scientific Interest). There are

The Southwold Flower Farm

The Southwold Flower Farm

Pick your own flower farms are found all over the UK and have become very popular in recent years. It’s easy to see why. Visiting a flower field is a joyful summer activity and with environmental concerns over supermarket flowers

A walk to Cracks Hill along the Grand Union Canal in Crick Northamptonshire

A walk to Cracks Hill along the Grand Union Canal in Crick Northamptonshire

A short circular walk with panoramic countryside views from Cracks Hill, Crick Allow about an hour. We combined the walk with a visit to both the Magnolia Tearooms and the Crick Garden Centre just outside the village of Crick on

Ilam Park to the Stepping Stones at Dovedale

Ilam Park to the Stepping Stones at Dovedale

A gentle walk from Ilam to the Stepping Stones, Dovedale. Allow an hour and a half (there and back). Before setting off on your walk it’s worth spending time in the picture-perfect  village of Ilam which was largely rebuilt in

A spectacular circular walk from Hartington taking in Beresford Dale

A spectacular circular walk from Hartington taking in Beresford Dale

A gentle walk; 4 miles approx. From the centre of Hartington village head for the fabulous Hartington Farm Shop and Café on Mill Lane. Take the signed footpath that’s tucked in between the café and the public toilets next door (to the