Arnside & District Natural History Society ‘Wet Sleddale and Shap Wells’

A summer field trip to Wet Sleddle and Shap Wells with Chris Winnick

Meet 10.30am in the car park adjacent to the reservoir at Wet Sleddale. Finish by 2.30pm.

At the first site you will be looking at birds and butterflies in particular, and, after a packed lunch at Wet Sleddale, we will move on to the red squirrel site at Shap Wells.

Note: Wellie boots / waterproof boots may be needed at Wet Sleddale.

Grid ref: NY 55457 11418; what3words: ///newly.contemplate.habits

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 on 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.