Great Big Green Week: 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.
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe 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.
Upcoming events
Springtime Evening Stroll
Leave behind the stresses of life and take in the late spring evening sights and sounds in the hills and fields of Marsden.
Guided walk: three peaks of Marsden Moor
Bag two trig points on this challenging hill walk with spectacular views
Guided walk: Heritage Trail North
Explore the stunning landscape of the moorland with a historical eye
Guided walk: Morning Madness
Join us at Silly O'Clock to watch the sun come up over the moorland