Nature treasure hunt and quiz

Nature treasure hunt and quiz

A relaxing walk with Margaret, your walk leader starting at Lakeside Country Park. You will walk over to North Stoneham, up to the War Memorial, around the woods and back to Lakeside to go round the lakes, before ending up where you started.

Along the way, Margaret will point out trees, flowers, and natural wonders. Grab a quiz sheet to spot, find, and answer clues on your journey. No prizes, just the joy of seeing how many things you can see and find as you enjoy our walk.

On the day

Meet at the bottom of the steps near the toilets at Lakeside Country Park - https://w3w.co/rooms.leave.lucky

By Bus - The nearest bus stop is on Wide Road just by the entrance, served by 24, 424 and 425 and U1E.

By train - The nearest stop is Southampton Airport Parkway station - a five minute walk from the Park entrance. Turn right on leaving the station, cross the main road on the pelican crossing and head towards Eastleigh. The entrance is ¼ mile on your left.

By foot - We are approximately 20 minutes walk from Eastleigh Town Centre following the High Street. A public footpath enters the Park from Monks Way off Chestnut Avenue.

By bike - From Eastleigh Town Centre pick up cycle-way signs for Southampton, once you pass the Concorde Club turn left over the ford. Alternatively, access the Park via Monks Way Open Space, off Monks Way.

Please wear suitable clothes for the weather and suitable footwear for walking on various surfaces, enclosed footwear recommended.

Bring along:

• A bottle of water
• Sunhat, sun glasses and suncream
• Camera and or phone
• Pen or pencil.

Please Note:

Walk grade: Medium.

You will walk on a number of different surfaces - hoggin (mix of gravel, sand and clay firmly compacted) footpaths, uneven surfaces, grass, dirt tracks, unmade footpaths through woods, some exposed tree roots along the way. A few wooden bridges. Some wooden steps. Crossing over the miniature railway line at designated crossing points. Main Road using light-controlled crossing. Other smaller roads.

Who should attend: Families, and people of all ages who like to walk and enjoy nature. Sorry pets are not allowed to join a led walk unless they are a guide or assistance dog.

Child friendly: Yes, although note the length of the walk. Any under 18s attending any of the activities must be accompanied by a responsible and be responsible for them at all times.

Walk distance: 3.5km

Facilities: Toilets at start and finish. Cafe enroute and at miniature railway at Lakeside Country Park.

Access: Not accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, pushchairs or buggies due to steps staggered gates, uneven surfaces and unmade footpaths.