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Bovey Tracey Bat Safari

Location:
Parke National Trust, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9JQ
Join us for a Bat Safari in the heart of Bovey Tracey. This will be a walk and talk event.

Event details

Date

Time
7:40pm - 9:10pm
Local group
Bovey Tracey DWT Local Group
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About the event

Our safaris start with an explanatory talk, then, as dusk settles, we set off to find bats.

We provide bat detectors to support our group to notice, identify and listen to bats and we guide you to the right spots to stop and watch bats feeding.

We will stroll through Parke Estate to the bridge over the River Bovey before returning to the car park.

Bovey Bat Group members are all Devon Wildlife Trust volunteers – we are not bat experts but enthusiasts keen to share our knowledge and admiration for these fascinating creatures.

When booking please donate to DWT if you are able to – usual donation is £5 pp (children under 16 free).

This event is organised by the Bovey Bat Group, part of DWT Bovey Tracey Local Group.

Booking

Suggested donation

When booking please donate to DWT if you are able to – usual donation is £5 pp (children under 16 free).

Additional booking information

Suitable for all! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note: the event may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. If this is the case, we will email you by 3pm on the day of the event.
Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Suitable for

Children, Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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On a lead

Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.

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Mobility

The terrain is uneven so make sure to wear supportive footwear. The paths may be muddy after rain. The hill back up to car park is quite steep. 

There will not be much walking, but a lot of standing, watching & listening. Please bring a portable/folding chair/stool if this would make things more comfortable for you, but please be aware of uneven surfaces before sitting down!

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What to bring

It will get dark, it may get cold, so please wear layers and warm clothing.

It is essential you bring a torch as it can get very dark towards the end of the event and the paths are uneven.

Please wear stout, supportive footwear and a chair if desired.

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Parking information

There is plentiful parking in the Parke car park. Fees may apply.
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Facilities

Toilets

Contact us

Cath Valentine
Contact number: 07827 930130
Contact email: boveybatgroup@gmail.com