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Wednesday 25th March 2026, 6am - 9:30am
Experience 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 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 8th April 2026, 5am - 9:00am
Wednesday 8th April 2026, 2pm - 5pm
An Easter safari within Burley woods, see the spring birds, deer, plants, bugs and trees within this ancient woodland, learn about their interactions and stories whilst exploring this magical season.
Suggested for ages 8 and older and all children to be accompanied by an adult (adults come free!). We shall walk 2-3km so please dress appropriately for an autumn morning in the woods.
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Saturday 18th April 2026, 5am - 9am
Saturday 18th April 2026, 4pm - 6:30pm
An afternoon walk to see the ancient and veteran trees of Burley Wood. A chance to explore the history of some of the oldest trees in Leicestershire and Rutland.
Join the Wild Rutland team for a walk through Burley Wood to visit and identify just some of our magnificent veteran and ancient trees, amongst many others. Along the way there will be plenty of wildlife to see, from plants, birds, insects and mammals. A light afternoon tea will be provided. 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 20th April 2026, 7am - 9am
A walk to admire the carpets of bluebells in the beautiful Burley Wood.
Join the Wild Rutland team for 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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Monday 20th April 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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Monday 20th April 2026, 3pm - 5pm
Join 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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Monday 20th April 2026, 7:30pm - 9pm
An evening's sundowner walk to admire the carpets of bluebells in the beautiful Burley Wood.
Join the Wild Rutland team for a guided walk in Burley Woods, our safaris are a semi strenous walk with regular pauses including a drinks 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.
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.
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.
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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Saturday 6th June 2026, 10am - 4pm
A full day of creative exploration connecting art and landscape. Guided by artist Maria Merridan, discover how gesture, movement and mark-making can express the character of place. Working outdoors with both natural and traditional art materials, participants will begin a concertina sketchbook that can be extended after the workshop — a continuing record of the land and your creative response to it. Open to beginners and experienced artists alike with an open mind for experimentation.
Practical details: We will walk up to 3km over uneven ground and spend much of the day outdoors, with some shelter provided. Participants are encouraged to bring a portable seat and any favourite drawing materials in addition to those supplied. Please dress for the weather and bring layers and sturdy footwear.
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.
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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.
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