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Secrets of Sandscale's Orchids

Join this guided walk to spot flowering orchids and other wildflowers.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

With one third of all flowering plants in the UK, Sandscale is a really special place for wildflowers and not least its flowering orchids.

From Dune hellebor-ines to pyramidal or-chids, we’ll see what we can find on this walk with our rang-ers.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children are welcome, and should be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet at the Red Hut, Sandscale Haws car park, LA14 4QJ Grid reference: SD 200 756

What to bring and wear

Wear outdoor gear suitable for the weather and sturdy footwear.

Accessibility

The walk will go through undulating dunes and sandy beach.

Other

This event is free, but donations are always welcome.

Contact info

Central Box Office

Upcoming events

Event

A Night with the Natterjacks 

Peep into the night time world of the dunes on this walk with our rangers.

Event summary

on
24 Apr to 22 May 2025
at
19:00 to 22:30
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Nature's Sound Walks 

Join local artist Dan Fox on a sound walk to journey into the noise of nature.

Event summary

on
24 May 2025
at
11:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

In Search of Coralroot Orchids 

Join the rangers on a walk to spot the elusive coralroot orchid as it flowers in early summer.

Event summary

on
27 May to 3 Jun 2025
at
10:00 to 12:30
+ 1 other date or time