Forton & Aqualate Mere

About the event

Join us on this wonderful 5 mile winter walk.

Aqualate Mere is the largest of the West Midland meres – glacial lakes formed 10,000 years ago after the last ice age. Along the route, there is a strip of woodland that contains another feature from the last ice age, an esker – a ridge of sands and gravel deposited by a meltwater river that ran underneath the ice sheet.

A detour to the bird hide on the eastern edge of the mere is recommended. Common waterfowl can be seen, but also some rarities, recorded in a diary inside the bird hide. 

Relatively flat walking along field paths and quiet country lanes. Cows possible in some fields. Some fields may be tussocky and marshy in places; boots recommended.

Optional visit to: The Swan Hotel Eccleshall Road, Forton TF10 8BY after the walk.