Members-only guided walk at Summer Leys

A Common Tern in flight against a blurred green and blue background.

Common Tern, by Paul Wyer

A Glossy Ibis in water, amongst vegetation

Glossy ibis, by Paul Wyer

Two Sand Martins in flight, in front of a Sand Martin nesting bank

Sand martins, by Paul Wyer

A Whimbrel amongst white flowers

Whimbrel, by Paul Wyer

Two butterflies resting either side of a grass stem with wings closed

Butterflies, by Paul Wyer

A female Wasp Spider, with a large yellow and black body, hanging in the centre of her web.

Wasp spider, by Paul Wyer

Members-only guided walk at Summer Leys

Location:

Summer Leys,

Hardwater Road
near Wollaston
Northamptonshire
NN29 7TD,
Wellingborough
Discover the wildlife at Summer Leys - once a gravel quarry, now a special and protected site for birds.

Event details

Meeting point

Summer Leys Visitor Centre

Date

Time
10am-12pm, or 2-4pm
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About the event

Join our Promotions Officers Paul and Megan for a walk around one of their favourite nature reserves in this exclusive event for members of the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire.

We'll be looking out for swallows, sand martins, terns, and invertebrates including wasp spiders, butterflies and dragonflies at Summer Leys nature reserve.

Come along to meet other members, learn more about how this reserve is thriving after its post-quarrying restoration, and how your membership is helping the wildlife across the three counties.

There is a choice of two walks, both two hours (ish) in length - 10am-12pm or 2-4pm.

Parking at Summer Leys: There is free parking at Summer Leys for members of the Wildlife Trust BCN, and members need to register their car in advance (please allow 2-3 business days for your registration form to be processed), details can be found here.

There is bicycle parking behind the visitor centre.

How to find your membership number 

You will need your membership number to book onto this event, which can be found:

  • on your membership card
  • above your name and address on the envelope sent to you with your latest copy of Local Wildlife – it's the long number to the right
  • by e-mailing or telephoning the Membership Team at membership@wildlifebcn.live or 01954 713543 with your name and address.

Please note places are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by the Trust. Click here for event terms and conditions.

Booking

Price

£7 Wildlife Trust BCN Members

Plus Eventbrite booking fees

Suitable for

Adults, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only
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Mobility

There are uneven footpaths on the site.

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Wheelchair access

Unfortunately this event is unsuitable for wheelchair users
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What to bring

Please bring binoculars if you have some, plus appropriate clothing for an outdoor event and sturdy footwear. 

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Parking information

Car parking charges apply for Summer Leys and can be paid for on the day (card payments only). Parking for members of the Wildlife Trust BCN is FREE - Members MUST register their vehicles in advance to access free parking.
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Bicycle parking

There is bicycle parking behind the visitor centre.
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet
Disabled parking
Accessible trails

Contact us

Megan Shersby

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