Dovedale Winter: Dovedale Big Bird Count Trail
Take flight and discover the many birds of Dovedale National Nature Reserve!
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Explore Dovedale National Nature Reserve this half term with our Big Bird Count self led trail for £3. Climb Thorpe Cloud to search the skies or follow the river Dove to spot what our feathered friends along the valley are doing this time of year. Don't forget with each trail, pick up your own DIY binoculars. Decorate these before you set off or when you get home to keep bird spotting!
Help us count up all the many different kinds of birds that live in Dovedale and add them to our Big Dovedale Bird Count Board. Keep an eye on our social media to see how we're getting on.
Times
Prices
Ticket type | Ticket category |
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Child Suggested Donation | £3.00 |
The basics
- Suitability
All ages welcome.
- Meeting point
Pick up a £3 trail sheet at the welcome van between 10:30 and 14:30
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather, this might mean bobble hats or raincoats or both!
- Accessibility
The trail is self led letting your explore at your pace.
Upcoming events
Ilam Park: Winter: Festive Footprints Trail
Join us on a self-guided adventure to uncover the hidden footprints of our winter wildlife. Track down all 10 down and see if you can identify the creatures that they belong to.
Ilam Park Winter: Wonderful Winter Birds
Get ready for a feathered adventure this February Half term and explore Ilam Park with our self-led bird trail.
Ilam Park Winter: Bird Ringing Demonstration
Get up early and get up close with some of our feathered friends. Learn about bird ringing and the native birds of Ilam Park.
Ilam Park Winter: Make your own yogurt pot bird feeder
Drop in with us and get your hands mucky to make some yogurt pot bird feeders.