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Bat Walk

Take a walk with our Holmwood Common Ranger to meet the bats that call this ancient common their home.

  • Booking essential

A variety of bat species can be found at Holmwood Common including Pipistrelles and Daubenton bats. They roost in some of the trees and feed on the insects in the common.

Route approx. 2 - 3 miles.

No dogs.

Walk will only be cancelled in extreme weather conditions.

Normal parking charges apply. NT members park for free

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult Ages 16+£5.00
Child Under 16s£2.50

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Suitable for children with an accompanying adult.

Meeting point

Fourwents Black Brook Car Park, ///wiser.neat.skills

What to bring and wear

You’ll be outside all the time, so please dress appropriately in warm clothing with sturdy footwear. Bring a torch.

Accessibility

The route will be approx. 3 miles long and will be on hard surface paths with limited seating.

Contact info

Leith Hill Ranger Yard

Upcoming events

Event

Community Volunteering Event: Hay raking and Bramble digging 

Join us to help keep Willow Green looking its best this Spring.

Event summary

on
5 Apr 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
Event

Autumn Tree & Fungi Walk 

Immersive yourself in the colours of autumn and join the Area Ranger on a guided walk to discover more about Holmwood Common’s trees and learn how to identify them in Autumn.

Event summary

on
4 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00
Event

Community Volunteering Event: Shrub clearing & woodland glade restoration 

Join us to help keep Willow Green looking its best this Winter.

Event summary

on
6 Dec 2025
at
11:00 to 13:00