About the event

This special guided walk will take you around our woodland nature reserve. You will also have the opportunity to take part in some pond-dipping to learn more about the many creatures which live underwater.

Nower Wood is a semi-ancient oak woodland which may date back as far as the Domesday Book. The reserve is also a Site of Nature Conservation Importance (SNCI).

The reserve contains Hazel coppice, a small area of chalk grassland, a small heathland glade, butterfly ride and three man-made ponds.

A number of bird species can be found on site, including Sparrowhawk, Woodcock, woodpecker and Wood Warbler. There is also an assortment of tits as well as Treecreepers and Nuthatches. Adders and Grass Snakes are occasionally seen, whilst Roe Deer, Badgers and Foxes have all been regularly recorded.

The walk is approximately 1.5 miles through woodland. The walk will be on footpaths with some steep hills. We will walk at a gentle pace with lots of opportunities to stop and ask questions.