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Sunday 3rd May 2026, 5am - 9am
International Dawn Chorus Day - Join Tim Appleton to experience the dawn chorus of Burley Wood, the largest ancient woodland in Leicestershire and Rutland.
A guided walk in Burley Woods, our safaris include a semi-strenuous walk with regular pauses including a light breakfast stop. You'll need a reasonable level of fitness and be able to cope with uneven, wet and often slippery ground. On wet days, wellies are a necessity.
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Wednesday 13th May 2026, 5am - 9am
Explore the dawn chorus of Burley Wood, the largest Ancient woodland in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Join Tim Appleton and the Wild Rutland team for a guided walk in Burley Woods, our safaris are a semi strenous walk with regular pauses including a light breakfast stop. You'll need a reasonable level of fitness and be able to cope with uneven, wet and often slippy ground. On wet days, wellies are a necessity.
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Wednesday 13th May 2026, 6pm - 9pm
Explore Burley Wood, with the chance to see deer and other species amongst the bluebells.
A small group photographic safari thorough the woods at dusk, with the focus on dawn chorus birds and the resident mammal population. Fallow, roe and muntjac deer all present at this time of year and may be spotting along the way. Our safaris include a semi-strenuous walk with regular pauses including a light breakfast stop. You'll need a reasonable level of fitness and be able to cope with uneven, wet and often slippery ground. On wet days, wellies are a necessity.
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Monday 1st June 2026, 9:30am - 1pm
Spend a relaxed morning discovering Wild Rutland's landscape, learning to observe and sketch directly from nature. Guided by artist Maria Merridan, you'll explore simple drawing techniques that capture light, texture and form outdoors. No prior experience needed — just curiosity and a love of the natural world.
Practical Details: Clipboards and basic sketching materials are provided, though participants are encouraged to bring portable seats and their own sketchbooks and preferred media. We will cover up to 2-3km on mixed terrain - please dress appropriately for outdoor conditions.
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Wednesday 24th June 2026, 4pm - 7pm
An afternoon of all things Osprey, with the rare chance to view and photograph site B, the original nesting site of Osprey in England.
Join the Wild Rutland team for a guided session through Burley Woods, and out to our viewing point of Site B, photography will be permitted and chicks will be fledging.
Our safaris include a semi-strenuous walk with regular pauses including a light tea & cake stop. You'll need a reasonable level of fitness and be able to cope with uneven, wet and often slippery ground. On wet days, wellies are a necessity.
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Wednesday 24th June 2026, 9:30pm - 11pm
Explore Burley Wood at night, with the chance to view the once common sight of female glow worms twinkling in the moonlight to attract a mate.
Wild Rutland hosts a significant portion of the Leicestershire and Rutland population, working with other stakeholders to increase these mystical creatures.
Whilst the majority of this trip is on good paths, this activity will be at night and so there are risks involved. sensible footwear and warm clothing recommended.
Monday 29th June 2026, 4pm - 7pm
Our safaris include a semi-strenuous walk with regular pauses including a light tea and cake stop. You'll need a reasonable level of fitness and be able to cope with uneven, wet and often slippery ground. On wet days, wellies are a necessity.
Monday 29th June 2026, 9:30pm - 11pm
Wild Rutland hosts a significant portion of the Leicestershire and Rutland population, working with other stakeholders to increase the population of these mystical creatures.
Order soon - only 1 places remaining.
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