About this Event
The bat walk hosted at the Drop Redoubt last year revealed large numbers of pipistrelle bats feeding within the ditches, Due to the huge popularity of the event, we are running it again this May with numbers limited to 75 to make sure everyone gets the best experience possible, so get your FREE tickets fast. Claire and Toby www.southeastecology.co.uk and Lauren from whitecliffscountryside.org.uk will be on hand to teach you how to use detectors to hear the bats, tell from the noises the bats make as to what species they are,and what they’re doing whilst darting about above us,they will happily answer any other questions you may have about bats.
Western Heights Preservation Society volunteers will also be there to answer questions about the Drop Redoubt, the wider site and its history.
This event is in partnership with Dover District Council, Historic England and English Heritage.
The walk will cover areas that are off the normal pathways and may not be suitable to everyone, please contact us for further information on the route to enable you to make an informed assesment of the terrain ahead of booking.
Some areas of the tour may be muddy, so it is essential to have suitable footwear and clothing.
A torch if you have one to bring would be usefull for walking to and from the meeting point.
Although the weather maybe fine and warm when you set out as the night draws in it will become increasingly colder so please do wrap up warm.
Should there be heavy rain or strong winds on the day of the event, we will postpone to the week after 29th May, we will notify you through this eventbrite page so please do check eventbrite on the day of the Batwalk for updates.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Drop Redoubt Road, Drop Redoubt Road, Dover, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00
