More countryside events

every

Wednesday 

 in April

Wednesday Walkabout - Aerobatic Harriers

Guided walks at Leighton Moss 10:30 - 12:30 pm

Look out for special birds of prey - the stunning marsh harriers - as they return to nest here for the summer.

Why not enjoy lunch or just a hot drink in the cafe afterwards

Cost: £5 (RSPB members £2.50)

For further details visit the RSPB website or telephone: 01524 701601

Saturday

21 April

Wildlife Cycle Ride

Come along and join the RSPB and Wildlife Trust for exercise, beautiful scenery and a chance to learn about the wildlife along the Lune estuary.

Bikes and riders to meet on the Millennium Bridge in Lancaster and we will go on a circular ride past Freeman's Pools to Glasson Dock and back.

Please bring refreshments and binoculars if you have them

Cost: FREE but booking essential

 For further details and to book, contact Emma on 01524 855030 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

May -

August 2012

Cumbria Dry Stone Walling Grand Prix

The Dry Stone Walling Grand Prix is part of the 'Work the View' project aiming to celebrate and enhance the public benefits that farmland provides.

Competitors can enter either 1 or more of the events but to compete for a place in the Grand Prix you must participate in at least 3 events. Competitions will start at 9am, walling to be completed by 4pm. Entry forms are available from Friends of the Lake District, Murley Moss, Oxenholme Road, Kendal LA9 7SS Tel:01539 720788.

Grand Prix Competition Calendar 2012

Shacklabank Farm, Firbank, Sedbergh - 5 May 2012

Penrith Agricultural Show - 28 July 2012

Brough Agricultural Show - 16 August 2012

Dentdale Show - 25 August 2012

Spectators welcome!

For further details, email Carol Douglas  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Saturday

19 May

Dragonfly Walk

Join Colin Adams of the British Dragonfly Society on a 3 mile circular walk round Hawes Water and Leighton Moss, looking for possible sightings of Hairy Dragonfly.

Meet at Silverdale Station at 10:15.

Booking is essential. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it