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Brown long-eared bat by Hugh Clark

Rangers 'Bat Walk' - College Lake, Saturday 20 September

Location:

College Lake,

Upper Icknield Way, Bulbourne
, Tring, Buckinghamshire, HP23 5QG
Book
Come along to our extra rangers session and head out on an exciting evening adventure to try and spot the bats of College Lake.

Event details

Meeting point

Please meet at the purple shed at the far end of the car park.

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Date

Time
6:15pm - 8:15pm
A static map of Rangers 'Bat Walk' - College Lake, Saturday 20 September

About the event

Following on from our talk in June, Veritie from the North Bucks Bat group is back to take you out on an explore of College Lake after Dark. She’ll teach you how to use bat detectors and you’ll join her and teen rangers on a walk around the lake to see what local species you can find.

This sessions will run from 18:15 (for an 18:30 start) to 20:15.

As this session is running into the evening, we would ask that parents/carers accompany their child/children during this activity. Max 1 adult to 2 rangers. 

Please note this session takes place after hours and gates will not be open before 18:00. 

Terms & Conditions:

If you or a member of your household is feeling unwell or showing any flu like symptoms, please do not attend the session.

Booking

Price

£12 per Adult and Child Ticket + booking fee
£20 per Adult and 2 children Ticket + booking fee

Suitable for

Children

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only

Dogs are welcome on the reserve, but please keep them out of the lake. We ask that you keep dogs under close control at all times. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the visitor centre on a lead.

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Mobility

Limited or restricted mobility-please contact site in advance

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Wheelchair access

Limited or restricted mobility - please contact the event organiser
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Hearing loop

No
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What to bring

Please wear suitable clothing for the weather conditions. We will be out after dark so warm layers (long sleeves and trousers) are recommended. 

As the ground may be uneven in places, please wear sensible, sturdy footwear. 

If you have one, please bring a torch as this may be needed to walk back to the carpark at the end of the session.

Please note: If the weather is due to be very wet and/or windy, this event will be cancelled as we are extremely unlikely to see anything. This decision will be made as far in advance as possible. 

 

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Parking information

Drop off at purple shed.
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Bicycle parking

Yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Baby changing facilities
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Miranda Hamish-Wilson
Contact number: 01442 826774 * Answerphone
Contact email: collegelakeeducation@bbowt.org.uk