Take a walk in the woods

FAMILIES across Warrington have the chance to explore nature and grab some fresh air this spring thanks to a festival of guided woodland walks coming to the area throughout May.
“Walk in the Woods month in The Mersey Forest” features a range of free local countryside walks suitable for all ages and fitness levels, from a dawn chorus birdsong walk at Moore Nature Reserve to a “Running Rings” fitness morning at Risley Moss.
The walks form part of the Tree Council’s national “Walk in the Woods” month, with thousands of people due to take part in guided walks taking place across the country. The local events programme has been compiled by The Mersey Forest, the growing network of woodlands and green spaces being developed across Merseyside and North Cheshire.
Paul Nolan, Director of The Mersey Forest, said: “Walk in the Woods month is a great chance for people to get out and enjoy nature at one of the most beautiful times of the year. There are more than 100 walks happening across Merseyside and Cheshire, so we’d encourage everyone to take a look at what’s on and get involved.”
The full programme of walks is available at merseyforest.org.uk/walkinthewoods or by calling 01925 816217, with the events in Warrington organised by Warrington Borough Council, The Mersey Forest, the Artery of Life project and Moore Nature Reserve.
As well as these guided walks taking place in May, nature lovers can keep exploring the local area at their leisure all summer long thanks to free maps and walk direction packs available from another local website, www.discoverthemerseyforest.co.uk. As well as walking routes, you can also find about the best places for cycling and horse riding, as well as the lowdown on family events taking place across the region.