May Events
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Reservoir Wildlife
Sunday 2nd May
10am - 2pm
Join local expert Nevil Bowland of Wharfedale
Naturalists on this fascinating wildlife discovery walk around
Fewston Reservoir. A relatively easy 4-mile walk
on mainly flat, surfaced paths. Dogs
welcome.
Meet: Swinsty Moor car park (Near Fewston
dam)
Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's
free.
You will need:
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing
* a packed lunch
* binoculars if you have them
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| Bat Walk
Friday 7th May
8pm - 10pm
Join John Drewett of North Yorkshire Bat Group for an evening
walk discovering bats in Hackfall Wood. Approx 3-miles. Some
paths are steep and can be muddy/slippery.
Meet: Hackfall Wood. Exact location will be given
at time of booking.
Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's
free.
You will need:
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing
* a torch
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| Nutwith Cote & Hackfall Wood
Sunday 9th May
10.30am - 3.30pm
Come along and discover the history and beauty of Nutwith Cote
and Hackfall Wood. A 4 mile walk. Some paths are steep and
can be muddy/slippery.
Meet: Nutwith Common, Grid Ref SE227789. On the
Masham to Grewelthorpe Road.
Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's
free.
You will need:
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing
* a packed lunch
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Wading Bird Walk
Friday 14th May
6pm - 8pm
Join AONB Ranger Colin Slator on this walk looking at wading
birds and their habitats. There might even be a chance to see and
hear Woodcock.
Meet: Greehow. Exact location will
be given at time of booking.
Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's
free.
You will need:
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing
* binoculars if you have them
Booking essential |
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| Bird Ringing Demonstration
Friday 21st May
6pm - 8pm
A chance to see wading bird chicks in the hand and learn about
the importance of ringing and the migration journeys these birds
undertake.
Meet: Near Thruscross. Exact
location will be given at time of
booking.
Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's
free.
You will need:
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing
Booking essential |
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| Otley Show
Saturday 22nd May
The first major agricultural show of the year with fun for all
the family. Come along and learn more about the AONB at our
stand.
At: Otley Showground, next to the River Wharfe,
Otley.
Cost: Show entry fee
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| Masham to Hackfall
Sunday 23rd May
10am - 3pm
Join the Hackfall Officer on this 8.5 mile guided
circular walk to discover the beauty and history of Hackfall and
the surrounding countryside. Some paths are steep and
can be muddy/slippery.
Meet: Masham Market Place Cross
Cost: £3 per adult, under 16's
free.
You will need:
* walking boots or similar sturdy footwear
* waterproofs
* warm, layered clothing
* a packed lunch
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