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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

  • 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 all about the beloved skylark - a bird many who visit the commons will recognise for their bird song.

During this walk you will learn why the skylarks call the commons home, what we can do to support their habitat and hopefully see or hear skylarks in action.

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.

Contact info

National Trust Cotswolds

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Celebration of Marking Day on Minchinhampton Common 

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Litter Picking Walk with Cllr Gill Thomas 

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on
16 May 2026
at 13:00 to 14:00