Forestry England's 5-year beaver project in Cropton Forest began in April 2019 with the release of an adult pair relocated from Scotland. Since then, the beavers have bred successfully and increased their family group.

In this tour, you won't see the nocturnal beavers themselves, but you will see the incredible watery world they have created in their 10-ha enclosure, where a couple of neglected Victorian ornamental ponds, bordered by a narrow river, provided their perfect starting place.

Read more about the project here.

Read about YRN's visit to the project in 2021 here.

Please note: this is a very wet environment, with uneven ground.

Not suitable for children.

No dogs please.

No toilets available.

To secure your place you will be asked for a donation to Yorkshire Rewilding Network. This can be as little as £1... but we hope you will support rewilding in Yorkshire and give more if you are able. Thank you, it is appreciated!

Once you've booked, you'll be sent full details and directions via Eventbrite, about a week before the event.

Image credit: Jessica Penrose

YRN Summer Site Visit - Cropton Forest Beaver Project