Windy Nook Nature Reserve Places to visit

About the Route

This is a calm and peaceful short route with a few small hills. A good place to walk with or without a dog, cycle or scoot. You should see a variety of birds and butterflies on your visit. There is a large green area just opposite the entrance with lots of space to run, play games and have a picnic. Bring a picnic blanket or rug with you as there are no wooden benches to sit at. Windy Nook Nature Reserve is a protected wildlife area.

How to get there

Windy Nook Nature Reserve is about 50 minutes walk from Interchange on foot and can be easily reached by bus from . There is street parking in the streets around the nature reserve. BY BIKE You can reach Windy Nook Nature Reserve by bike. To plan your route visit www.cyclestreets.net Fun activity Your visit to Windy Nook Nature Reserve

How many butterflies can you spot?

Draw one of the flowers you’ve seen today

Can you find any insects? Can you draw it?

Can you find any birds? Fun activity Objects found in nature Fun activity - Symmetry in nature

Complete the other half of the butterfly. Then decorate it but make sure it is symmetrical.

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