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Explorers walk: 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

Have you ever heard a bird when out on the moor and wondered what it was? This three-mile stroll will help you to understand more about the birds of the moorland, what they look like and sound like. Follow the trail with our guided walk leader, and you can try to spot some of these fluttering friends too.

Times

The basics

Booking details

£3 donation is welcome.

Suitability

This walk is suitable for children aged 6+

Meeting point

Meet at the layby where Mount Road meets the A62, close to Redbrook Reservoir. https://w3w.co/trample.beep.handyman , Grid Ref: SE 02733 10104

What to bring and wear

Please bring suitable clothing and outdoor footwear.

Accessibility

This walk will involve some steep uneven terrain, and may be muddy underfoot.

Other

Dogs on leads welcome. Children welcome.

Contact info

Marsden Moor Estate Office

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