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Coming soon – Wild Wednesday Walks!

  • Date: 01/02/2021
  • Category: General

Enjoy the best of Spring and early Summer in the Peak District without those weekend crowds!

These 3-4 hour fixed route walks are designed to take us far from the madding crowds to some classic Peak District landscapes where we’ll enjoy some of the iconic wildlife that call these places home.

April – Wednesday 14th, 21st & 28th

We’ll be heading to the beautiful gin clear waters of one of the White Peak’s famous rivers. Carving their way through the local Limestone to create impressive and craggy dales the rivers are home to Dippers, Grey Wagtails and Brown Trout whilst from mid April the wooded areas play host to a variety of newly arrived warblers and that jewel among birds – the Redstart! Raptors and Raven’s soar overhead whilst the dale side show the fresh colours of the seasons first wildflowers.

May – Wednesday 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

We will climb up to the high tops and moorland plateau’s of the Dark Peak. Spring arrives later here and with it return a host of iconic birds like the Ring Ouzel and Whinchat. The plantations and woods along the moorland edge are also now the best place in the county to see and hear that harbinger of Spring – the Cuckoo! Buzzard, Kestrel and Merlin hunt the moors and the bubbling sound of Curlew and grumbling of Red Grouse should be the soundtrack to our walk.

June – Wednesday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd

Back to the dales of the White Peak where birds will be busy raising their young but there will still be plenty for us to see. Swallows, Martins and Swifts hawk above these insect rich valleys whilst Flycatchers and Warblers sally out from their perches to take their fill. Early summer is the time for orchids and other iconic flora and the dale sides will be a riot of colour as wildflowers and their attendant insects come to the fore.

At only £30 per person (and a 10% discount for 2 or more bookings) and no deposit required, we expect these walks to fill up quickly so book early to avoid disappointment!

The start date for these walks may change depending upon Covid-19 restrictions and the UK government timescale for coming out of national lockdown. To be Covid secure we will be offering these walks to single households/bubbles initially but this may change as government guidance evolves.


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What Our Visitors Say ...

"I had a half-day walk with Antony, hoping to see a Ring Ouzel, and to see Waders in their nesting habitat. I achieved both of these, and saw several other good birds as well, including an owl and several Pied Flycatchers (another first for me). Anthony was not only very knowledgeable but also good company, and I would recommend his walks for anyone who enjoys wildlife but would benefit from some local expertise."
Tim Bucknall - Dorset.
"Antony's guided tour began in Hartington, and included an upland area, Biggin Dale and Wolfscote Dale. This gave us experience of a great variety of habitats, and a chance to see lots of birds, including ravens, rooks, jackdaws, a peregrine falcon, wheatears and stonechats, dippers and wagtails and chiffchaffs. The weather was variable, but Antony made the whole tour really entertaining and informative. He is extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of nature, and birds in particular. Just as important, he is a very friendly and approachable guide, always willing to engage in discussion on any aspect of the area. We felt that, in addition to having a most interesting walk, we came away with really useful advice about how to observe birds on our future walks. The weather improved as we walked along the River Dove, and we were treated to some very special moments of bird observation, aided by Antony's telescope and tripod. We would highly recommend Antony to anyone keen to learn more about local wildlife as part of a most enjoyable walk in Derbyshire."
D & C Longson - Derbyshire.
"My mum and I had a fantastic bespoke walk with Antony around the Brassington area and Rose End Meadows in Cromford. Beautiful scenery, glorious sunshine and a wealth of interesting facts about the flowers, birds, insects and butterflies we met along the way. We had a truly magical time watching a Silver-washed Fritillary dancing and gliding around right in front of us for fifteen minutes. The walk was a birthday present for my mum and Antony took the time to find out what her specific interests and level of knowledge were in advance so that he could plan the route accordingly. He even sent us more information afterwards to confirm a couple of butterfly and dragonfly IDs. Antony really knows his stuff and his enthusiasm is infectious. He also has an unbelievable eye and ear for tiny creatures, plants and sounds that would have passed me by completely. A relaxing, hugely informative and very enjoyable day all round. Many thanks again, Antony!"
L Breakwell - Nottingham.
"Thank you ever so much for the Dawn Chorus experience last Saturday. Even though the weather was terrible we really enjoyed it. We all said would do it again regardless of the weather."
J Tagg - Derbyshire.
"Thoroughly enjoyed two fantastic nature walks with Antony in September 2020. Loved our walk on the Eastern Moors spotting moorland birds and lots and lots of red deer, just starting their rut. Our second walk was an early morning exploration of the very different habitat of the Derwent river and Cromford Canal. Spent ages watching a beautiful pair of dippers dabbling in the river, a streaking Kingfisher and tons of little Grebe diving in the clear water. Antony was an absolutely brilliant guide. He has amazing knowledge about every single species of bird, mammal and lots of plants across the Peak District and knows exactly where to find them. He has such a friendly and welcoming manner that you never feel you're not 'expert' enough and he patiently answers every question. I would thoroughly recommend a nature walk with Antony to get to know the Peak District through the eyes of a wildlife fan! Very best wishes and see you next spring!"
N Marshall - London.
"Antony was not only very knowledgeable about swifts but also provided valuable information to participants on the walks regarding support for the various swift habitats in their neighbourhood. Highly recommended."
D Howson - Derby.
"A great evening watching swifts, and learning about other local wildlife. The leader was very friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us lots of interesting information about swifts, and how we could help with their conservation. There was plenty of time to ask questions, and the walk was taken at a leisurely pace to enable everyone to keep up and get involved. A lovely evening stroll that everyone seemed to enjoy!"
H Naylor - Derbyshire.

Walking Tours In Derbyshire

  • Walking based wildlife tours in Derbyshire for up to 4 people (walks for larger groups can be arranged).
  • Walks to suit all abilities/fitness’s.
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  • 5% of each booking will be donated to the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.

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