Guided Walk: Conservation on the Commons
Join National Trust Ranger for Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, Rich Evans, on a guided walk about conservation on the commons. This is a free event.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
As part of our event to celebrate Marking Day on Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, join us for this free walk to learn about the importance of nature on the Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons, how it got there and the work National Trust and its partners are doing to protect, restore and care for it.
After this approx. 45 minute walk, you will better understand the role cows and commoning plays in the conservation of this protected landscape.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children welcome
- Meeting point
Meeting at the welcome desk for the celebration of marking day event in the garden of Old Lodge Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Post code: GL6 9AQ
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather. This event is an outdoor event and will including walking on grassy, uneven ground.
- Accessibility
The event is hosted outside, with walks being led on areas with uneven, but mostly flat, grass. There are no steps into the garden. The walk will take place near roads but will not cross any roads.
Upcoming events
Celebration of Marking Day on Minchinhampton Common
Celebrate Marking Day and the wonderful Minchinhampton and Rodborough Commons with us and our partners
Guided Walk: Skylarks of the Commons
Join Dr Sharon Gardham for a walk around Old Lodge to hear more about the beloved skylarks, why they hold the commons home, and what we can do to support them – hopefully featuring a sighting or some skylark song
Litter Picking Walk with Cllr Gill Thomas
Play your part in looking after the commons - join local advocate for a cleaner Stroud, Gill Thomas, on a short social walk around the Old Lodge area of Minchinhampton, collecting litter and hearing more about the work Gill is doing