Grab your big coat and take a stroll through one of Merseyside's gorgeous well-kept woodlands with our guide to autumnal walks.
The region boasts a varied, colourful and lively array of options perfect for a Sunday morning walk or for the more athletic of us looking to get our steps in.
Some areas will take you through serene pathways filled with flora and fauna whereas others will have you battling against pretty tough terrain. No matter your preference, there's no shortage of stunning walks to enjoy.
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Below, we've compiled a handful of woodland walks perfect for the autumn weather.
This is one for squirrel lovers as the loveable critters can be found here in abundance. It is a good place for finding wild snowdrops in the late winter and fungi in the autumn.
From the broadleaf and pine woods to the sand dunes, wanders can even take a stroll through crop fields and see how a spring vegetable is grown in Formby.
Address: Formby, Liverpool L37 1QN
Big Wood is designated as a Local Wildlife Site with an eclectic mix of broadleaf and exotic tree species, a wealth of wildlife and a rich and varied history. The wood is predominantly broadleaf with oak, birch sycamore, willow, alder, rowan and cherry tree.
Visitors will also be able to see squirrels, foxes and much more wildlife when exploring Big Wood. In the spring, areas of the wood become filled with bluebells and it makes for some beautiful scenery.
Address: Big Wood, Windmill Hill, Runcorn
Upton Meadow offers a range of ecologically important habitats and is a
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