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cluster of beige with orangey tips, sulphur tuft fungi on the green woodland floor

Sulphur tuft fungi (c) Matthew Roberts

After Dark: UV Fungi Walk

Location:

Adel Dam Nature Reserve,

Next to Golden Acre Park (you can access through the park)
, Nearest town: Leeds: (5.6m/9.3km), West Yorkshire, LS16 8AG
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Step into the woods on Halloween night and watch the forest floor come alive with hidden, glowing fungi.

Event details

Meeting point

Main Golden Acre car park (Otley Road)

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Date

Time
5:00pm - 7:00pm
A static map of After Dark: UV Fungi Walk

About the event

As the last of the light drains from the sky, head into the woods at Adel Dam nature reserve. With ultraviolet lights in hand, you’ll discover the hidden side of this Leeds nature reserve that’s completely invisible by day.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking

Price

Adult - £18.00
Child (under 17 years) - £12.00
Booking fees apply

Suitable for

Children, Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Mobility

It is a short, flat walk from the car park to the reserve. Path around the reserve is uneven in places and sometimes muddy.

What to bring

This event will take place outside during Autumn so please come prepared for the Yorkshire weather! Sturdy footwear, lots of layers and a torch are recommended. UV lights will be provided.

You may wish to bring snacks and a flask of hot drinks but please take your litter home with you.

There are no toilet or catering facilities on this reserve.

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Parking information

Use the main Golden Acre car park on Otley Road. Please note, parking charges apply. We will meet in the Golden Acre car park.