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wild picnic 6Weetslade Country Park
Northumberland WT
feast in one of our nature reserves A hilltop just outside Newcastle, with
a drill head sculpture representing
eSxhpaerreieynocuers the area’s mining past. On a clear day
you can see the North Sea and the
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Map reference: NZ 260 723
7Allt Rhongyr
Brecknock WT
A perfect spot, with views that take
in the source of the River Tawe and
the Black Mountains. You’ll also see a
big variety of birds and butterflies.
Map reference: SN 852 156
8St Martha’s Hill
Surrey WT
You can see eight counties from the
ancient church yard at the top on a
clear day, as well as a variety of
reptiles, birds and mammals. Be
prepared for a steep climb.
Map reference: TQ 031 485
9Straidkilly
Ulster Wildlife
Enjoy panoramic views across the
Irish Sea to Scotland, perhaps
spotting harbour porpoises. In the
sunny glades, look out for the wood
white butterfly – only found in
Northern Ireland.
Map reference: NW 457 721
10The Hollies
Shropshire WT
Here are 500 of Europe’s oldest holly
trees. Feel free to picnic under any
one. An unbelievably peaceful spot
with magnificent views.
Map reference: SJ 383 016
Gloucestershire Wildlife Planning a
Trust’s Swift’s Hill: well wild picnic this
worth a bracing stroll summer? Visit
wildlifetrusts.
org/wildpicnics
3 Roundton Hill 130 species of wild flower, including 9 56
Montgomeryshire WT 13 species of orchid.
A National Nature Reserve, and a Map reference: SO 877 067 3 10 2
great place to enjoy a summer 74
picnic, if you can make it! The views 5Eycott Hill 8
from this 1,200ft hill are spectacular Cumbria WT 1
– it’s the site of an Iron Age fort. Enjoy the wild flowers in a
Map reference: SO 293 946 newly created Coronation
Meadow, or venture on,
4Swift’s Hill through fascinating wetlands,
Gloucestershire WT to the summit of Eycott Hill,
Laurie Lee’s Cider with Rosie where you’ll find spectacular
mentions this local landmark with its views of the northern Lake
distinctive double bump. The District fells.
limestone grassland has more than Map reference: NY 394 301
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