SA5: Bats on the River and Canal - A Discovery Walk
Cost: £5
Date: Saturday 6th September
Start Time: 19.30
Distance: 1 ½ miles
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Difficulty: Easy
Places: 20
Start Point :Explore BoA, Westbury Gardens BA15 1DE
Leader: Alison Raisey (Ecology Officer Wiltshire County Council)
Description: Our leader is Alison Raisey who has led this walk on every one of our Walking Festivals to date. We will only be walking about a mile and a half alongside the K&A Canal and River Avon. Much of the time will be spent looking and listening and the bat detectors (provided) will help us to identify each species of bat we come across; in past years we have identified seven different species. Young people really enjoy this walk.
Much of the walk is after dark so it would be helpful to bring a small torch; it would also be wise to wrap up as we are near the water and it can be chilly in September. This is always a very popular walk and sells out quickly. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Grading Easy: mainly level route, a comfortable pace, no stiles to negotiate , up to about 3 miles. Regular short stops are included.
Booking from 1st July
Cost: £5
Date: Saturday 6th September
Start Time: 19.30
Distance: 1 ½ miles
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Difficulty: Easy
Places: 20
Start Point :Explore BoA, Westbury Gardens BA15 1DE
Leader: Alison Raisey (Ecology Officer Wiltshire County Council)
Description: Our leader is Alison Raisey who has led this walk on every one of our Walking Festivals to date. We will only be walking about a mile and a half alongside the K&A Canal and River Avon. Much of the time will be spent looking and listening and the bat detectors (provided) will help us to identify each species of bat we come across; in past years we have identified seven different species. Young people really enjoy this walk.
Much of the walk is after dark so it would be helpful to bring a small torch; it would also be wise to wrap up as we are near the water and it can be chilly in September. This is always a very popular walk and sells out quickly. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Grading Easy: mainly level route, a comfortable pace, no stiles to negotiate , up to about 3 miles. Regular short stops are included.
Booking from 1st July
Cost: £5
Date: Saturday 6th September
Start Time: 19.30
Distance: 1 ½ miles
Duration: 1 ½ hours
Difficulty: Easy
Places: 20
Start Point :Explore BoA, Westbury Gardens BA15 1DE
Leader: Alison Raisey (Ecology Officer Wiltshire County Council)
Description: Our leader is Alison Raisey who has led this walk on every one of our Walking Festivals to date. We will only be walking about a mile and a half alongside the K&A Canal and River Avon. Much of the time will be spent looking and listening and the bat detectors (provided) will help us to identify each species of bat we come across; in past years we have identified seven different species. Young people really enjoy this walk.
Much of the walk is after dark so it would be helpful to bring a small torch; it would also be wise to wrap up as we are near the water and it can be chilly in September. This is always a very popular walk and sells out quickly. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
Grading Easy: mainly level route, a comfortable pace, no stiles to negotiate , up to about 3 miles. Regular short stops are included.
Booking from 1st July
· Essential Information
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the stated start time, to allow for registration and briefing.
For longer walks, bring a picnic lunch, plus snacks and plenty of water.
Walk duration times are a guide and the actual walks may be a slightly shorter or longer than advertised.
Please make sure you have the ability and stamina to complete a walk based on the information we provide.
Please wear suitable clothing and footwear
Walk leaders are in charge at all times. Their decision on participation is final.
Vulnerable people and U16s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information about each walk is correct and we reserve the right to make changes or cancel walks should unforeseen circumstances arise.
We have an ‘assistance dogs only’ policy, so do not bring your dog.
Should you wish to leave a walk the leader or backmarker should be informed; once you have left you will be responsible for your own safety and wellbeing.
Please bear in mind that you are responsible for your own personal safety. Our leaders will have risk assessed every walk and at the start of the walk will make you aware of any potential hazards. Please follow any instructions you are given.
N.B. Booking costs are non-refundable.