Guided Bat Walk at Barnhamcross Common

The Brecks Landscape Partnership is National Lottery Heritage Funded, telling the story of the Norfolk and Suffolk Brecks, reconnecting communities to their heritage and landscape, providing skills training to heritage and conservation organisations, harnessing the natural environment to improve wellbeing, and seeking creative inspiration from the local landscape.

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Join BFER and bat expert Jane Harris for a guided night walk at Barnhamcross Common, exploring the Common's nocturnal wildlife

Barnhamcross Common

Guided Bat Walk at Barnhamcross CommonThis walk will be led by bat expert Jane Harris from the <a href="https://www.norwichbatgroup.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group</a>. Explore Barnhamcross Common at nightfall, learning about bats as you walk, and using bat detectors to listen out for and identify those present.Barnhamcross Common is a classic Brecks heathland on the outskirts of Thetford, Norfolk. The Common is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, with a variety of soil types and plant life. Find out more information about the Common <a href="http://www.breakingnewground.org.uk/earthheritagetrail/barnhamcross-common/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HERE </a>Guided Bat Walk at Barnhamcross CommonThursday 25th AugustFree of charge7:45pm - 9:45pm (the event will start at 7:45pm with an introduction on bats and using bat detectors. The group will then move into the Common for a guided walk of approximately 90 minutes)Booking Essential, limited spaces.InfoEquipment: Please bring a torch or head torch if you have oneClothing: Please wear clothing suitable for walking outdoors (trousers advised) and suitable for the weather (please note that this event will run into nightfall and so warm layers are advised).Please wear closed toe footwear (ideally with ankle support)Terrain: The walk itself will last approximately 90 minutes at a slow pace with multiple pause points. Please note that the terrain is sandy and uneven under foot.Parking: The walk will commence at the large car park on Bury Road, Thetford, IP24 3EB (52°24&#x27;08.2&quot;N 0°44&#x27;35.1&quot;E) circled red below. Parking is free of charge. For directions, contact: bfer.admin@suffolk.gov.ukDogs: Please do not bring dogs.Weather: This walk will be weather dependant, attendees will be notified in the event of cancellation

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