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Help Out Day: Bracken Bashing Day at Glencoyne

Help our rangers to stop bracken from smothering tree saplings.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

You'll be bashing the bracken to stop it smothering species rich grassland and removing it from tree cages to create space for tree saplings to grow.

Working with our rangers from the Ullswater team. Meet at National Trust Glencoyne car park and then walk to where you'll be working.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Not suitable for children

Meeting point

National Trust Glencoyne car park CA11 0NQ

What to bring and wear

Wear sturdy boots or wellies. We recommend wearing long sleeves and long trousers. Jacket in case it rains, sun protection, hat and glasses. Bring a pack lunch, drinks and snacks.

Accessibility

Uneven terrain, rough rugged vegetation under foot.

Other

We advise wearing insect repellent and bringing a tic removal card with you.

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