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Pipistrelle bat facing the camera flat on a surface coming out of hibernation.

Pipistrelle bat - Tom Marshall

Bat Walk

Location:
Adel Dam, Adel Dam, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 9JY
Join us for a guided bat walk around Adel Dam Nature Reserve, in search of some of our nocturnal residents.

Event details

Meeting point

Meet at the entrance to the reserve. The what3words location is ///baking.makes.edit

Date

Time
7:30pm - 9:30pm
A static map of Bat Walk

About the event

Tucked on the edge of Leeds, Adel Dam comes alive after dark. As dusk falls over the water and woodland, bats emerge to hunt. Join our helpful guides for a nighttime walk through this hidden urban gem in search of these illusive creatures.

You'll learn about Britain's amazing bat species, get hands-on with a bat detector, and discover how we can identify different species through sound alone. No experience needed - just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

Booking

Phone number

01904 659570

Email

supporter.services@ywt.org.uk

Price

£18 Adult
£12 Child

Additional booking information

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suitable for

Families, Adults, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Assistance dogs are welcome. Please keep them on a lead at all times. We recommend they wear their service vest or uniform.

Mobility

The path to Marsh Hide is suitable for standard wheelchairs and pushchairs, while the rest of the route is more uneven with narrow passage ways which become inaccessible for some users. Boggy areas frequent so keep to path.

People using wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility equipment can find more information about this reserve here thanks to Accessible Nature.

Please let us know at checkout if you have any access requirements that you would like to make us aware of and/or require any additional support to fully participate in this event. We aim to accomodate wherever possible.

Wheelchair access

Please see information under Mobility.
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Hearing loop

No

What to bring

This event will take place outside so brace yourself for the Yorkshire weather! Sturdy footwear is recommended and plenty of layers.

There are no toilet or catering facilities on this reserve. You may wish to bring a snack and flask of hot drinks but please take your litter home with you.

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Parking information

Use the main Golden Acre car park on Otley Road. It is a short, flat walk to the reserve. Please note, parking charges apply.

Contact us

Contact number: 01904 659570
Contact email: supporter.services@ywt.org.uk