Afton Down Nature Rambles: Spring Birds
Join us for a series of guided nature walks at Afton Down, starting with birdwatching and exploring the wildlife of this beautiful landscape, led by expert birder Nick Lever.
- Booking essential
Nick will guide you through identifying birds such as Stonechat, Skylark, Meadow Pipit, and Yellowhammer, helping you recognise their calls and songs. Suitable for ages 10 +, these walks are a fantastic way to enjoy the outdoors, learn about local wildlife, and develop your birdwatching skills.
Bring binoculars if you have them (Nick’s telescope will be available for close up views), wear sensible walking shoes, and dress for the weather – Afton Down can be quite exposed. Please note for accessibility, some ground is uneven and unstable.
Start and finish your walk at the Bike Box, where you can enjoy a selection of hot and cold drinks, cake and snacks (Nick recommends the delicious coffee and hot chocolate), all while taking in one of the best views on the island.
Nick has a lifelong love of birds and natural history. After studying Botany and Zoology at Reading University in the 80s, he enjoyed birding around Britain and Europe, including a stint as a bird tour guide in Cyprus and Devon. Nick has lived on the Isle of Wight since 2016 and now does most of his birding at The Bike Box Café – so he’s the perfect person to show you the local birds.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult Adult | £10.00 |
| Child Child 10+ | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 07496015002 Please book directly through Nick at The Bike Box - nicklever23@btinternet.com
- Meeting point
Start and finish your walk at the Bike Box in Freshwater Bay Clifftop Car Park.
- What to bring and wear
Bring binoculars if you have them (Nick’s telescope will be available for close up views), wear sensible walking shoes, and dress for the weather – Afton Down can be quite exposed
- Accessibility
Please note for accessibility, some ground is uneven and unstable.
- Other
Please not there are no toilets on site; the nearest public loos are at Freshwater Bay, Gate Lane, near The Albion Hotel carpark.
Upcoming events
Compton Bay Fossil Walks
Various dates through the summer holidays. Join Wight Coast Fossils at Compton Bay and travel back in time 130 million years to the Cretaceous period as you discover the fossils of the Compton coast.