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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.
Image credit: Tim Sexton.
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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.
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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.
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 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.
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Thursday 14th August 2025, 7am - 9am
Wednesday 8th October 2025, 7am - 10am
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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.
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Thursday 16th October 2025, 6am - 8am
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