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Nature walk with Ranger Jason

Learn about nature on the Durham coast with Ranger Jason.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Explore rocky headlands, wildflower meadows and secluded bays with a ranger. Discover local wildlife, including birds, butterflies, moths, fungi and more. Try out specialist equipment like binoculars, nets, moth traps and bat detectors. Learn about the techniques used to record wildlife sightings. Be a part of monitoring nature and protecting the iconic Durham coastline.

Ranger Jason is delivering this series of walks and surveys as part of the Coastal Grasslands Reconnected Project. The Coastal Grasslands Reconnected Project aims to create and restore the wildflower rich magnesian limestone grasslands along the Durham Coastline. The project is a partnership between Durham County Council, the National Trust, and Durham Wildlife Trust. Coastal Grasslands Reconnected is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund.

These events will take place at various sites along the Durham coastline. Please see the meeting point for each event below:

Sunday 6 July, 10am-12pmMeeting point: White Lea Farm, Easington Colliery, Peterlee, SR8 3UX. What3words///shipwreck.dairy.chum

Wednesday 30 July, 10am-12pm - Nature Walk from Cotsford/Lime Kiln Gill Meeting point: Lime Kiln Gill Car Park, 215 Cotsford Lane, Horden, Peterlee, SR8 4HN. What3words: ///budget.waddle.arrive

Tuesday 12 August, 10am-12pm - Nature Walk from Nose's Point Meeting point: Nose's Point Car Park, Seaham, SR7 7PP. What3words:///provider.exposes.deploying

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Each walk has a different meeting point. Please see the description above.

What to bring and wear

Sturdy footwear and weatherproof clothing advised.

Accessibility

All walking routes include rough ground and slopes. Walks will be at a slow pace with lots of stops.

Other

These events are free for everyone. Non-National Trust members are welcome. No need to book, just meet on the day.

Upcoming events

Event

Moth night at Nose's Point, Durham Coast 

Meet some of County Durham's nocturnal wildlife.

Event summary

on
11 Jul 2025
at
21:30 to 23:45
Event

Guided walk: Summer in Hawthorn Dene 

A ramble around Hawthorn Dene enjoying the sights and sounds of summer.

Event summary

on
19 Jul 2025
at
13:00 to 15:00