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There are a number of good walks through the area especially through the woodlands and nature reserves.
The Village Park Residents Association have been promoting healthy walks for the past two years via their website . Their main walks are:-
Short Walk:- St.Peters Church on Thornaby Green, head down the green towards the Old Thornaby Social Club, down the Lower Green , go through the gate at the far end and walk towards the river, take the turn to the left and through the next gate, this is Black Bobbies Nature Reserve. There is a circular walk with a cut grass path that takes you around the area , up past the ponds and fish haven, through the bushes and pick up the next field. You can go either way round then back along the route to the Village Green. Approx. time 1/2 hour. There is a seat at the fish haven if you want a rest or even a picnic. there are a number of quite secluded spots for family picnics if the weather is nice.
Long Walk :- St Peters Church on Thornaby Green, head up the Green towards Basselton Lane, follow the road round and take the first turning on the right(opposite Stafford Cricket Club) go to the bottom and turn left into the nature reserves. Go down the hill and take the track on the right and walk around the Horseshoe Bend with its Newt pond and fish haven. Once back at the hill take the right hand trail into Basselton Woods, you can either take the lower route along the river or higher up the woods. Follow the trails to the fare end and then pick up the trail to Thornaby Woods, once in Thornaby Woods take the trail to the left and out of the wood at the rear of the Harold Wilson Playing Fields. From there cross the field to the Spitfire Roundabout then proceed down Thornaby Road to the Airman Statue and then take the small cut to the Upper Green on the left hand side of the road. Down the Green and back to the church. Approx. time 1 hour . There are plenty of picnic areas and seats around this route for a for a rest.
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