It’s one of the most famous bird sounds in the world, but how many times have you actually seen a Cuckoo?
For this mission, we’ll be heading to the Peak District, into the woodlands and moors of the National Trust’s Longshaw Estate. It’s a spot I know pretty well, and when spring is hitting its stride, Cuckoos can be found all across the area. It’s not just Cuckoos we’ll be keeping an eye out for either. In this landscape, there’s a good chance of running into species like Dippers, Pied Flycatchers, Whinchats, Redstarts, and even Ring Ouzels!
Meeting point: National Trust Longshaw Estate (Exact location given after booking.)
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
More details
- Places are limited to 15 people per walk. The event will last for approximately three hours – please arrive 10 minutes before the event is due to begin.
- The wildlife IS wild and can be unpredictable. We stand a good chance of seeing our target species, but we cannot guarantee our quest will be a success – although we WILL see some great things along the way!
- This is an outdoor event that is completely open to the weather. In the case of extreme conditions, the walks may be cancelled in order to maintain a high-quality experience. If this is the case you will be contacted about refunds or rebooking.
- The route will take place on well-walked paths, however the terrain isn’t level and will require walking up and down inclines which may be quite steep. The walks will be manageable for most people with moderate fitness, but please consider your personal fitness levels before booking.
- Please check the forecast before visiting and dress accordingly. Sturdy footwear is always recommended.
- This experience is not suitable for dogs.
Facilities
- Please note there are NO toilets open on arrival for the morning walk. They will be open on our return later in the morning and open for the afternoon walk.
- Facilities include toilets & accessible toilets, a car park and cafe.
- Parking – entry to the estate is free but parking charges apply for use of the car park for non-National Trust members.