Walk: RSPB Badger Hide at Wild Haweswater.
For: Suitable for families or adults.
Duration: 2 hours.
Distance / Ascent: 10 metres.
Grading: Easy.
Description: Enjoy intimate views of Badgers, from the comfort of the RSPB Badger Hide.
As the sun sets over Wild Haweswater, our woodland residents emerge for their nightly foraging escapades. Our comfortable, custom-built hide at Naddle Farm – the RSPB’s base at Wild Haweswater, offers the unique opportunity to observe these secretive mammals in the Lake District National Park, at very close range.
With lights covering the viewing area, you can continue watching the Badgers well after sunset. Our Badger Hide offers an excellent experience for groups, families, couples and individuals, keen to have a real, wild night out!
Seating is provided and the hide is entirely enclosed making for a comfortable (midge-free) Badger-watching experience. As the hide is situated next to the car park too, it is suitable for those unable to walk long distances.
Upon arrival you will be shown the toilet facilities and given an introduction to the hide and the Badgers. This hide is located along the foraging route of the Badgers, not on a Badger sett, so is a place where Badgers regularly come out to feed of an evening. They can come within a metre of the hide so it really is close viewing.
PLEASE NOTE that the times stated are not indicative of Badger activity. Within the week of the date, you will be contacted by a member of our team to tell you when the most appropriate arrival time will be according to recent Badger activity, as well as further details of your visit.
Meeting Place: The RSPB, Wild Haweswater, Naddle Farm, Bampton, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 2RP.
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Grid Ref: NY 50962 15347
Google Maps: RSPB at Wild Haweswater.
Meeting Time: Monday 31st / 7:30pm.
Leader / Organisation: Annabel Rushton RSPB.
Equipment: Walking boots, waterproofs, warm clothes + snacks.
Dogs: Sorry no dogs.
Max No People: 8.
Cost:
Adult: £10.00
Child (up to 10): £3.00.