Suffolk Walking Festival - Walk with a Shepherd and Sheepdog
Run as part of The Suffolk Walking Festival, join our shepherd as he manages our flock of rare breed sheep.
- Booking essential
Join Andrew, our Area Ranger, and Sweep, our sheepdog as they manage our flock of rare breed sheep here on Orford Ness. Run as part of The Suffolk Walking Festival.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £25.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call n/a Booking for this event is made via Suffolk Walking Festival and not the National Trust.
- Suitability
Children welcome. Children under 5 free.
- Meeting point
Meet at the National Trust Office on Orford Quay. There is no public parking on Orford Quay, please park in the main car park opposite the Jolly Sailor Pub (Pay and display, not National Trust)
- What to bring and wear
The site is an exposed coastal location. Please dress for the weather. There are no catering facilities on Orford Ness, please bring your own refreshments.
- Accessibility
Access to Orford Ness is via ferry, boarding of which will require negotiating steps, the number of which will depend on the tide. The steps can be slippery.
Upcoming events
Overnight Dawn Chorus
A chance to spend the night on Orford Ness and then rise early to listen to the dawn chorus on the Suffolk Coast.
Walk With A Ranger
Want to get a closer insight into why Orford Ness is designated a National Nature Reserve and how our management strategy ensures we protect this fragile landscape? Then join one of our Rangers on a walk through this unique landscape.
Island of Secrets Walk
Join us on a walk past the usual 'no entry' signs into the heart of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment area and learn about these fascinating buildings.
Suffolk Walking Festival - Island of Secrets
Run as part of The Suffolk Walking Festival, discover Suffolk's secret coast.