Overnight Dawn Chorus
A chance to spend the night on Orford Ness and then rise early to listen to the dawn chorus on the Suffolk Coast.
- Booking essential
Come onto Orford Ness just as the general public are leaving and spend the night in our Basecamp accommodation. Rise early next morning for a walk with one of our rangers as we head out to hear the dawn chorus.
Please note this is an overnight event.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All Member | £60.00 |
| All Non-Member | £67.50 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 2491895 In the event of extreme weather or very bad light the event may be cancelled or rescheduled.
- Suitability
Not suitable for children.
- Meeting point
Meet on Orford Quay at 4.30pm for a ferry crossing at 5pm on Saturday. Return ferry on Sunday at 9.30am. Park in public pay and display car park (not NT).
- What to bring and wear
Bring food and bedding for your stay - a fully quipped, shared kitchen is available. Accommodation is in shared bunkhouse rooms. Dress for sudden weather changes. Wear good walking shoes.
- Accessibility
Includes ferry crossing - must be able to negotiate steep, and sometimes slippery, steps. Mostly made up paths, sometimes uneven.
Upcoming events
Walk With A Ranger
Want to get a closer insight into why Orford Ness is designated a National Nature Reserve and how our management strategy ensures we protect this fragile landscape? Then join one of our Rangers on a walk through this unique landscape.
Island of Secrets Walk
Join us on a walk past the usual 'no entry' signs into the heart of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment area and learn about these fascinating buildings.
Suffolk Walking Festival - Island of Secrets
Run as part of The Suffolk Walking Festival, discover Suffolk's secret coast.
Quiet Day on Orford Ness
This quiet day provides a flexible environment where we’ll be restricting vehicle movements to quiet electric vehicles and bicycles, turning off interactive displays, reducing radio use and lowering levels of lighting where possible.