International Bat Night – Great Fen Guided Walk

Common pipistrelle bats

Common pipistrelle bats - Tom Marshall

International Bat Night – Great Fen Guided Walk

Location:
Woodwalton Fen NNR, Chapel Road, Ramsey Heights, Cambridgeshire, PE26 2RS
Book
A guided walk to discover the bats of Woodwalton Fen

Event details

Meeting point

Woodwalton Fen Nature Reserve entrance bridge.

Date

Time
8:15pm - 10:30pm
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About the event

In celebration of International Bat Night, follow our guide on this exciting guided walk, learning to identify the many species of bats at Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve. Learn about the habitats they live in and their varied lifestyles. Use a bat detector to identify species and learn more about these elusive mammals.

About the event:

Attendees should park at the far end of Chapel Road on the field-side bank of the Great Raveley Drain and meet at the Woodwalton Fen Nature Reserve entrance bridge. The What3Words location for parking is https://what3words.com/represent.teaching.tradition.

The nearest train station is Huntingdon, 11 miles away.

Unfortunately, there are no local bus services running at this time.

Please see the website for full event terms and conditions.

Cost: £12 Wildlife Trust BCN Members, £18 Non-Members, plus Eventbrite service fees.

For more information please contact the Great Fen Team on: 01487 815524, info@greatfen.org.uk.

Photographs:

A photography may be present at the event and taking pictures for Wildlife Trust BCN use so please let us know if you'd rather not be included. For children under 19, an adult will be asked to sign a media consent form.

Membership:

Enjoy discounts on many Wildlife Trust BCN and Great Fen events by becoming a member today!
"Joining your local Trust is one of the most important things you can do to make sure the species and habitats we love will be there for future generations to enjoy." - David Attenborough, President Emeritus of the Wildlife Trusts.

https://www.wildlifebcn.org/become-member

Booking

Price

£12 Members / £18 Non-Members plus Eventbrite service fee

Additional booking information

Pre-booking is essential, online only.

Suitable for

Families, Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted
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What to bring

Please note, toilets will not be accessible for this event. Please also be aware that there are a large number of ticks and other biting insects at Woodwalton Fen, so long trousers tucked into socks and closed-toe footwear are needed. An insect repellent is also useful. The ground can be wet and slippery and the weather may be cold at night, so please choose clothing and footwear accordingly. Please bring a torch, but not a wind-up style.

Refreshments:

It is a good idea to bring with you a re-useable bottle pre-filled with water as we are sorry we will not be able to provide drinks here. Please be aware all litter/recycling will need to be taken home with you.

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Parking information

Attendees should park at the far end of Chapel Road on the field-side bank of the Great Raveley Drain and meet at the Woodwalton Fen Nature Reserve entrance bridge. The What3Words location for parking is https://what3words.com/represent.teaching.tradition
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Bicycle parking

Yes

Contact us

Danielle Page
Contact number: 01487 815524
Contact email: info@greatfen.org.uk