Dragonfly walk

A dragonfly in flight. It is rusty brown with a green head

Norfolk Hawker dragonfly (credit: Jackie Dent)

Dragonfly walk

Location:
Upton Broad and Marshes, Low Road, NR13 6EQ
Join us at NWT Upton Fen in search of dragonflies, with a county expert

Event details

Meeting point

NWT Upton Fen car park, TG379136. Postcode NR13 6EQ (Low Road) From Acle, Norwich or Wroxham head towards South Walsham, then follow signs for Pilson Green. Local public transport services are limited. The nearest train station is Acle (3.5 miles)

Date

Time
10am - 1pm (approx)
Local group
A static map of Dragonfly walk

About the event

Morning walk (approx. 3 hours) with Dr Pam Taylor - Norfolk Dragonfly Recorder to look for a broad range of dragonfly species, including Norfolk hawker and variable damselfly.

Walk 3.5 miles - Level 2, may be steep or uneven in places.

Booking

Price

Free, donations welcome

Additional booking information

Booking essential by email as numbers are strictly limited.

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted
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What to bring

Wellies or boots, insect repellent. Packed lunch if staying on site (unguided) for the afternoon.

Accessibility
We want our events, and nature itself, to be accessible to everyone. If you have specific needs or requirements, please get in touch at events@norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk so we can support you wherever possible. Please be aware that the natural terrain and access conditions may limit what we are able to provide on site.

Additional information

Important health and safety information

Events will take place in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe. Ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution. In warmer weather, you may wish to bring a hat, sun cream and water. 

Please also be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths.