A Wild Life with Lucy Dunn, Education Officer on the Armathwaite Hall Estate

To reconnect with nature the ideal thing to do is turn your phone off and take a walk. Use all your senses to listen to the birds, look out for wildlife and smell the wild-flowers. You can do a self-guided walk or book on a guided walk with me where you can learn all about nature and the Lake District mountains. I was born and bred in the Lake District and have spent all my life exploring the wonders it has to offer.

The Lake District Wildlife Park is unique as it set on the Armathwaite Hall Estate which comprises Hay Meadows, Woodland, Riverbank and Lake Shore. It is a haven for native wildlife. The Wildlife Park is set against a backdrop of the Lake District mountains and has a natural feel to it. It  has an amazing array of exotic breeds and native rare breeds that you can get close to, which makes it a special place.

Walking to the shores of Bassenthwaite Lake where you can hear birds singing, watch deer grazing and see tracks and signs of wildlife. It is peaceful and relaxing and you can truly immerse yourself in nature. Take a journal or a notebook and you can write and doodle while you take a break from modern life.