Walks and wildlife answers.

UK wildlife walking routes

• Richmond Park, London: Tamsin Trail (7.2 miles)
• Skomer Island, Wales: Island circuit (4.0 miles)
• North York Moors: Rosedale wildlife walk (5.5 miles)
• Cairngorms, Scotland: Loch an Eilein circuit (4.5 miles)
• Norfolk Broads: How Hill nature trail (3.0 miles)

Rare UK wildlife to notice

Use broad habitats only and never share exact locations that could put vulnerable wildlife at risk.

• European hedgehog: Gardens, hedgerows and woodland edges
• Red squirrel: Pine woodland and island refuges
• Puffin: Coastal cliffs and offshore islands
• Otter: Rivers, wetlands and sheltered coasts
• Barn owl: Open farmland and rough grassland

Helping UK wildlife

Observe from a respectful distance, leave habitats as you found them, keep dogs under control, and avoid sharing sensitive nesting or den locations.