10th September 2004

The many faces of the Blackwater Valley

Mention Blackwater Valley and what do you think of? The river, lakes, water, trees, bird song, or the road, railway lines, houses, traffic, noise…? Find out what it’s really like by joining a guided walk organised by the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership, designed to reveal the many different faces of the Valley.

‘Explore the Blackwater Valley’, is part of the ‘Go Wild! – The Countryside in Autumn’ event and takes place on Tuesday 21^st September, starting from Frimley Lodge Park. Passing through quiet green oases found along the Blackwater and built-up areas to illustrate the contrasts found within the Valley, there will be an opportunity to find out how urban development as impacted on the landscape and to learn about the work the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership are carrying out to improve the Valley to benefit wildlife.

Led by Sarah Broadhead, the walk starts at 10am and will take about three hours, following a route that takes the Blackwater Valley Path as well as the Basingstoke Canal. If you would like to come meet at the car park just inside the main entrance of Frimley Lodge Park off Sturt Road, Frimley at 10 am on Tuesday 21^st September. Booking unnecessary, ring 01252 331353 for further details. Children under 16 should be accompanied by an adult and please wear suitable footwear.

This is part of the ‘Go Wild! – The Countryside in Autumn’ an event co-ordinated by the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership, designed to encourage residents within the Blackwater Valley area to learn more about the countryside on their doorstep and get involved with looking after it.

For more details about ‘Explore the Blackwater Valley’ and all other Go Wild! events ring 01252 331353 or visit www.blackwater-valley.org.uk

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For further information contact:
Christine Reeves, Visitor Promotions Officer on 01252 331353.

NOTES

The Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership (BVCP) is funded by the County, District and Parish Councils along the River Blackwater. It works to promote community action in conservation and recreation and to protect the Valley for the enjoyment and well being of the whole community.