Join us for a guided bat walk around Adel Dam Nature Reserve, in search of some of our nocturnal residents.

Tucked on the edge of Leeds, Adel Dam comes alive after dark. As dusk falls over the water and woodland, bats emerge to hunt. Join our helpful guides for a nighttime walk through this hidden urban gem in search of these illusive creatures.

You'll learn about Britain's amazing bat species, get hands-on with a bat detector, and discover how we can identify different species through sound alone. No experience needed - just curiosity and a sense of adventure.

Embrace your wild side - what to expect:

Accessibility and terrain

The path to Marsh Hide is suitable for standard wheelchairs and pushchairs, while the rest of the route is more uneven with narrow passage ways which become inaccessible for some users. Boggy areas frequent so keep to path.

People using wheelchairs, powerchairs and mobility equipment can find more information about this reserve here (https://www.accessiblenatureuk.com/adel-dam-golden-acre-park-leeds) thanks to Accessible Nature.

Please let us know at checkout if you have any access requirements that you would like to make us aware of and/or require any additional support to fully participate in this event. We aim to accomodate wherever possible.

What to bring/wear

This event will take place outside so brace yourself for the Yorkshire weather! Sturdy footwear is recommended and plenty of layers.

Toilets and catering

There are no toilet or catering facilities on this reserve. You may wish to bring a snack and flask of hot drinks but please take your litter home with you.

Joining us on the day

The meeting location will now be outside the main doors to the hotel reception. W3W ///couch.spin.chips

If you are parking at Golden Acre car park, we recommend you allow yourself an extra 15 minutes before the event start time to get parked up and down to the reserve entrance.

Further directions can be found on our website (https://www.ywt.org.uk/nature-reserves/adel-dam-nature-reserve)

Parking

Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel, Otley Road, LS16 8AG.

The hotel has agreed to waive parking fees for this event. Attendees will need to validate their parking via the tablet at the desk in the reception. This must be done within 10 minutes of arrival. Staff will be on hand to assist.

Alternatively parking is available at Golden Acre car park off Otley Road. Note, parking charges apply.

Public transport

There are buses that run from Leeds to Parkway Hotel which is a short walk from the nature reserve.

Join Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website (https://www.ywt.org.uk/) and discover how you can support our work (https://www.ywt.org.uk/membership).

Let us know what you think

We hope you have a fantastic time at the event! We always love to hear from our supporters - tell us about your experiences in our feedback survey (https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/yorkshirewildlifetrust) .

Cancellation and refunds

In the situation that Yorkshire Wildlife Trust needs to cancel an event we will be in touch regarding your booking via email and our Supporter Services team will process the refund of your tickets as soon as possible. Please allow up to 5 working days for this to happen. If you, or members of your party, are unable to attend your booked event, you are eligible for a refund up to 7 days before the event date. For any cancellation and refund queries, please contact our Supporter Services team during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) on 01904 659570 or email supporter.services@ywt.org.uk.

Thank you for supporting Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

Photo credit: Tom Marshall

Contact us

If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at supporter.services@ywt.org.uk or drop us a call on 01904 659570.

About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website (https://www.ywt.org.uk/) and discover how you can support our work (https://www.ywt.org.uk/membership).

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