Arnside & District Natural History Society: Walk to Whitbarrow & Howe Ridding Woods

Whitbarrow for butterflies & woodland management with Chris Winnick.

Meet at 10.00am at the ‘Dog Kennels’ adjacent to the entrance to Oversands School (formerly Witherslack School), for a walk around Witherslack and Howe Ridding Woods. Grid ref: SD 43706 85979; what3words: ///fresh.diverting.vegans

We hope to see at least three types of Fritillary and many other species of butterfly. We will also look at the management of these two contrasting woods.

Packed lunch needed plus suitable outdoor clothes and footwear.

Trip co-ordinator: Mike Warren 07777 668769

In the event of adverse weather conditions, please refer to the website on the evening before the trip to see if it has been cancelled.In the interests of reducing our carbon footprint, the protection of habitats and landscape and limited parking we encourage members to car-share.
If you require a lift or are prepared to car-share, please contact Clare Shaw 07827 867188 who will add you to the Society’s WhatsApp group. Guidelines are on the contact page.

Please bring a packed lunch for all the field trips and wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Due to the sensitive nature of the sites no dogs are allowed on any of these walks.

Members and friends attend the field trips at their own risk and the Society cannot be held responsible for any accidents or incidents.