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In photo: Clare Galpin, staff

Stirley Bat Walk

Location:

Stirley,

Hall Bower Lane
, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6FA
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Are you batty about bats? Always wanted to spot one but never had the chance? Join us for our incredible bat walk at Stirley.

Event details

Date

Time
8:30pm - 8:00pm
A static map of Stirley Bat Walk

About the event

Perhaps you are curious about these night-time marvels that can navigate in the dark? Come along to a bat walk where our wild experts will help you to discover or dig deeper into this amazing subject!

Using our bat detectors to listen for bats, we can hear their unusual sound and perhaps catch sight of them too!

Booking

Price

Adult £15
Child £10

Suitable for

Families, Children, Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead
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Mobility

Network of accessible footpaths throughout the reserve. Circular route to Castle Hill (with some road crossings) via public rights of way. Trail to Upper Park Wood which has magnificent bluebells in the spring.

The car park and Cre8 Barn are suitable for wheelchair access. Public rights of way around the reserve can often be steep with uneven or muddy ground.

There are toilets, accessible toilets and a picnic area on site. Please feel free to bring food and drink with you, but please dispose of rubbish responsibly.

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What to bring

This event takes place outside so brace yourself for the Yorkshire weather! Sturdy footwear is always recommended

Waterproof clothing/insect repellent (weather dependent), torch (night event), binoculars.

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Parking information

Meet at the entrance to the nature reserve. ///intent.origin.body. There is onsite parking available for event attendees.
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Facilities

Toilets
Picnic area
Accessible toilet