Walk: Making space for water … and water voles

Date: Sun 05 May | 10 am - 1 pm | Whale/Lowther Estate

Pond at Whale Farm

Walk: Making space for water ... and water voles

Join Lev Dahl, Eden Rivers Trust’s River Restoration Manager for a Sunday stroll through the Lowther countryside and see and hear about some of the habitat improvement and river restoration work the charity has undertaken with the Lowther Estate to slow the flow of water and improve river health … and to bring back water voles here!

Booking: Places are limited, so booking is essential. Book place(s) at https://fienta.com/making-space-for-water-walk 

Time: 10 am – approx 1 pm.

Length of walk: approx. 3 – 4 km

Terrain: Mainly walking along the public footpath – stony gravel, uneven surface, with some walking across fields that may be a bit boggy. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Will cross a bridge with steps and a minor road.

Wear/bring: Please dress according to the weather, warm clothes and waterproofs if cool and/or wet, don’t forget sunhats, suncream if hot! Please wear sturdy shoes or wellies.

bring snacks/drinks.

Getting there: parking at Whale farm is very limited, please car share if possible (meet at The Old Courthouse, Shap at 9.30am to share lifts)

 

This walk is part of Shap Outdoor Festival 24

 

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