Dawn Chorus Walk - Free
A unique opportunity to join our National Trust ranger for a Dawn Chorus walk on the Golden Cap Estate.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Come and join our National Trust rangers for an early morning stroll around Stonebarrow, through a mosaic of acid grassland, heath, scrub and old hedgerows. There will be stunning views over Lyme Bay and across the Golden Cap Estate, with birds singing in the background. We’ll be listening out for the chorus of birds and looking out for any other nature we may spot on the way - the site is great for a range of reptiles and butterflies, and in May there should be a good showing of wildflowers too.
No prior knowledge of birdsong is necessary as we will discuss everything we hear on the way.
Dress warmly as it’s always chillier than you think first thing in the morning! Please wear sensible footwear with good grips as some paths can get muddy and will be wet with dew.
Feel free to bring cameras, phones with Bird song ID apps such as Merlin and binoculars (though we have a small number of binoculars we can lend out if required).
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 03442491895
- Meeting point
Address: Stonebarrow Ln, Charmouth, Bridport DT6 6SD. Meet at the West end of the car park near the parking machine. What3Words location: ///rock.could.mouths Grid Reference: SY 38176 93275
- What to bring and wear
Dress warmly as it’s always colder than you expect in the morning. Wear sensible footwear. Optional: cameras, phones with Bird song ID apps, binoculars, water, flasks and snacks.
- Accessibility
We have one tramper available on request. Please get in touch asap if you would like to hire one so we can ensure the trained member of the team is onsite to help. Walk Distance – 1 mile approx (60-90 mins) A gentle stroll heading west towards Cain’s Folly, where we’ll then head inland towards Golden Cap. There will be regular stops to identify birds and other nature.
- Other
Please wrap up warm as its always quite cold in the mornings at sunrise. Please arrive on time to ensure we set off at the correct time. We don't want to miss the CHORUS ! The event is weather dependent. If there are strong winds or heavy rains we may get in touch 24 hours before to reschedule.
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The Lyme Regis Circular Loops
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