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Nocturnal Wildlife Walk

Fri 11 Sept · 19:30

Thames and Medway Canal

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About This Event

The Nocturnal Wildlife Walk will take place on 11 September 2026 at the Thames and Medway Canal in Rochester. Organised by the North West Kent Countryside Partnership, this free guided event offers participants an opportunity to learn about nocturnal British wildlife. Various guides will lead attendees along the canal path during the evening session. The walk is scheduled to start at 18:30.

Free guided wildlife walk along the Thames & Medway Canal! Learn about nocturnal British Wildlife!

Join North West Kent Countryside Partnership for a free nocturnal guided walk along the Thames and Medway Canal.

Join us for a unique evening experience exploring the Thames & Medway Canal after dark! Equipped with bat detectors and UV torches, we’ll listen for bats and uncover the hidden world of biofluorescence, a fascinating phenomenon where certain plants and creatures glow under UV light!

This free guided walk is perfect for anyone curious about nature’s secrets at night. Enjoy the calm of the canal, learn from experts, and see wildlife in a whole new light.

Bring warm clothing, sturdy footwear, and a sense of adventure!

The walk will be approximately 2 hours at a gentle pace, leaving from the end of Canal Road. The walk is suitable for all ages, attendees 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

There is free parking available here: ///edgy.sharp.rested.

This event is delivered in partnership with the Whose Hoo Project, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

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Frequently asked questions

Nocturnal Wildlife Walk takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 19:30.

Nocturnal Wildlife Walk is held at Thames and Medway Canal in Rochester (Thames and Medway Canal, Gravesend, DA12).

Entry to Nocturnal Wildlife Walk is free.

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