Troutsdale
A chance to learn a bit about wood pasture with Sam Newton and to find out about White-clawed crayfish and the plan to create a haven for them from YWT project officer Vanessa Barlow. The evening will consist of a walk round the farm with our two guides followed by a pot luck supper at Rock House, so bring something that you can share around of the edible variety. There is a number of chairs but if you have a collapsible chair please bring one.
The walk will include some uneven terrain, boggy areas and a steep slope to climb, so please come prepared and make sure you bring suitable footwear. The site is also good for bats so as it gets dark we should be able to identify a few species while we have supper. Make sure you bring suitable footwear for the farm walk.
Meeting place Grid Ref SE923893. The approach to ‘Rock House’ is signed at the bottom of the lane and is the second entrance on the bend, the first being Troutsdale Lodge. Please come up the track and park. There is limited parking space so if you are able it would be good to car share.