Events

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Wildflowers

A Walk in the Woods

Wednesday 6th August 2025, 7am - 10am

Discover the secrets 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 Wood. Our safaris are semi strenuous 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.

£25.00 per person

 

A Morning of Moths

Thursday 14th August 2025, 7am - 9am

A morning exploring the magical world of our wonderful moth population and checking our live trap moth surveys at Burley Wood, home to some of the UK’s most rare species.

Join the Wild Rutland team to check and identify before releasing the moths caught overnight. A light breakfast will be provided. This activity can be accessible to all but suitable clothing and footwear is recommended.

£20.00 per person

 

A Walk in the Woods

Wednesday 8th October 2025, 7am - 10am

Discover the secrets 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 Wood. Our safaris are semi strenuous 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.

£25.00 per person

 

The Deer of Burley Wood

Thursday 9th October 2025, 6am - 8am

A guided walking tour to spot the fallow, roe and muntjac deer within Burley Wood. If conditions are right, you’ll have the chance to enjoy of the fallow bucks at their stands, their calls echoing through the woods.

Our safaris are semi strenuous 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.

Order soon - only 4 places remaining.

£25.00 per person

 

The Deer of Burley Wood

Thursday 16th October 2025, 6am - 8am

A guided walking tour to spot the fallow, roe and muntjac deer within Burley Wood. If conditions are right, you’ll have the chance to enjoy of the fallow bucks at their stands, their calls echoing through the woods.

Our safaris are semi strenuous 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.

Order soon - only 5 places remaining.

£25.00 per person