Ramble to the roost (29 November)

A marsh harrier hunting over a reedbed.

Marsh harrier (credit: Jon Bunting)

Blue cloudy skies, swaying reeds and water at Hickling.

Reedbed at Hickling (credit: Richard Osbourne)

A flock of cranes flying up the tree line at Hickling.

Common cranes at Hickling Broad (credit: Chris Gomersall)

Ramble to the roost (29 November)

Location:
Hickling Broad and Marshes, Stubb Road, Hickling, NR12 0BW
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Ramble to the raptor roost at NWT Hickling Broad - spot marsh harriers, other raptors and cranes as they come in to roost.

Event details

Date

Time
1:45pm - 4:00pm
A static map of Ramble to the roost (29 November)

About the event

Join our guide at the visitor centre for a ramble to our raptor roost watch point. We'll be looking out for some of NWT Hickling Broad’s key species along the way as well as spending time at the watch point counting the marsh harriers and crane as they come in to roost. Barn owl, and pink footed geese are some of the other species we should get to see. 

Walking distance is approximately 1.5 miles over (sometimes muddy) uneven ground, please wear sturdy footwear.

 

Booking

Price

Additional adult reserve entry fee for non-members - £5.50 gift aid / £5 standard entry payable on arrival at the visitor centre. NWT Members / Children 16 and under - free entry.

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

No dogs permitted on reserve. Dogs on a lead on all other paths.

What to bring

It's very exposed to weather at the watch point, so warm clothing, sturdy footwear, binoculars and a torch are highly recommended. 

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Facilities

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

Accessibility on reserves

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.

Access companions are welcome free of charge. If you or someone in your group requires personal support to attend - whether physical, communicative or emotional - please add an Access Companion when asked during the ticket booking process.

Additional information

Important Health and Safety Information

Events will take place in all weather conditions unless deemed unsafe.  Please ensure that you dress appropriately for the weather with suitable footwear. Please be advised to take caution when walking on a site with open water and ensure that you always remain on the designated paths. Biting insects can be present at certain times of the year and you may choose to apply insect repellent as a precaution.

Refund Policy

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event or activity is cancelled by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.  In the event that Norfolk Wildlife Trust has to cancel an event or activity due to low numbers, extreme weather conditions or other circumstances beyond our control, we will inform you at the earliest opportunity and will offer a full refund.

Check our website for updates on our events. 

www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk