A COMMUNITY project is encouraging people in Flintshire to get closer to nature with a series of new walks.
The Our Back Yard project has launched two self-guided nature walks. The project works across Connah’s Quay to improve green spaces and support regular community volunteering.
The walks have been devised so local people and visitors have directions to local walks that make the most of the varied green spaces around Connah’s Quay.
Butterfly on one of the Connah's Quay self-guided nature walks.
The Wildlife Watchers Loop passes through two nature reserves in Connah’s Quay and is perfect for those hoping to spot some the fantastic wildlife in the area. It is a gentle walk that should take about 45 minutes.
The second walk, the Quay Wetlands Loop, is a short and varied walk passing through a nature reserve, agricultural land and offers plenty of opportunities for great views across the River Dee.
More Flintshire walks:
- Take in Buckley's history on heritage walk
- Village pubs bookend Northop-Sychdyn walk
- Whitford walk takes in sea views and woodlands
Luisa Citra, Our Back Yard engagement officer at Groundwork North Wales, said: “Both walks have good instructions and can be downloaded for free from the Groundwork North Wales website. Both are perfect for families, spotting wildlife and an evening stroll.”
The walks can be downloaded at www.groundworknorthwales.org.uk/news
Anyone wanting to find out more or to join in with Our Back Yard volunteering programme, contact the team on 01978 757524.
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