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Explorers: Moorland Birds Trail

Bring your binoculars along on this walk for a chance to see the special birds who call the moorland home.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This is a circular walk around Redbrook Reservoir to see which birds we can see and hear.

We suggest you download the bird app "Merlin" onto your mobile phone (free to download), this is the perfect tool for us all to immerse ourselves in identifying the sights and sounds of the local birds. There will be a demonstration on on how to use the app in our introduction to the walk on the day.

Meet at Gilberts Car Park (layby where Mount Road meets the A62) (https://w3w.co/trample.beep.handyman )

This walk is 3 miles long and will take approx. 2 hours. Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome to join.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 01484 847016

Suitability

Children accompanied by adults are welcome. No dogs please

Meeting point

Meet at Gilberts Car Park (layby where Mount Road meets the A62) https://w3w.co/trample.beep.handyman

What to bring and wear

Please wear suitable clothing for the changeable weather in Marsden and sturdy footwear. Please bring plenty to drink and snacks.

Accessibility

No off-path walking or steep ascents/descents.

Other

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time of the walk so we can cover relevant safety information. Suggested donation of £3 which goes towards running these walks and restoring the moorland.

Contact info

Marsden Moor Estate Office

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