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The Original Rutland Ospreys

Tuesday 24th June 2025, 4pm - 7pm

An afternoon with Tim Mackrill, and a chance to view Site B, the original site of first nesting osprey in England.

Join Tim and the Wild Rutland team for a guided session through Burley Wood, to our viewing point of Site B where this year’s chicks are fledging. Photography will be permitted. Our safaris are semi strenuous 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 slippy ground. On wet days, wellies are a necessity.

£30.00 per person

 

A Walk in the Woods

Wednesday 25th June 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

 

Veteran Tree Safari

Wednesday 25th June 2025, 4pm - 6:30pm

An afternoon walk to see the Ancient & 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 anciet trees, amongst many others. Plenty more wildlfe 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 slippy ground. On wet days, wellies are a necessity.

£25.00 per person

 

The Original Rutland Ospreys

Tuesday 1st July 2025, 4pm - 7pm

An afternoon with the Wild Rutland team, and a chance to view Site B, the original site of first nesting osprey in England.

Join the Wild Rutland team for a guided session through Burley Wood, to our viewing point of Site B where this year’s chicks are fledging. Photography will be permitted. Our safaris are semi strenuous 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 slippy ground. On wet days, wellies are a necessity.

£30.00 per person

 

A Glow Worm Safari

Sunday 5th July 2025, 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 the population of 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.

£15.00 per person

 

A Glow Worm Safari

Monday 14th July 2025, 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 the population of 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.

£15.00 per person

 

A Morning of Moths

Thursday 24th July 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

 

The Original Rutland Ospreys

Thursday 24th July 2025, 4pm - 7pm

An afternoon with the Wild Rutland Team, and a chance to view Site B, the original site of first nesting osprey in England.

Join the Wild Rutland team for a guided session through Burley Wood, to our viewing point of Site B where this year’s chicks are fledging. Photography will be permitted. Our safaris are semi strenuous 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 slippy ground. On wet days, wellies are a necessity.

£30.00 per person

 

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