# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ouse Burn Way: Big Bat Bioblitz
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us on 22 May for Newcastle 'Big Bat Bioblitz', with simultaneous guided walks across the city discovering the bats of the Ouse Burn WayAbout this EventJoin us for Newcastle’s Big Bat Bioblitz - a coordinated, city-wide effort to discover how bats use the Ouse Burn catchment. With guided walks taking place simultaneously across multiple locations, we’ll help to build a bigger picture of how bats use our local green spaces. Check out our Eventbrite page for other walk locations.As we walk around, we will try find bats as they hunt insects by picking up their ultrasonic calls using specialist detectors. Throughout the night, you’ll learn about the species of bats in the UK, and the ones more commonly found in Newcastle and Northumberland.Please note that you will need to wear sturdy footwear and suitable outdoor clothing. Wrap up warm as it can get chilly! We recommend bringing a torch or headtorch as it will be dark. This event is open to everyone, but children must be accompanied by an adult.This Bat Walk is being led in conjunction with Northumberland Wildlife Trust (NWT). NWT is a local charity working to protect wildlife and wild places, manage nature reserves and inspire people to connect with nature across the North East. Find out more here: Northumberland Wildlife TrustThis event will be taking at and after dusk - please bring a torch (headtorch or handheld - not a phone torch!).Essential InformationEvent length: 1 session, Friday 22 May, 9pm -10.30pm (approx)Meet at: Weetslade Country Park Car Park, Great Lime Road, NE23 7LZ. W3W// became.added.handle. NZ 26010 72316.Photos will be taken at this event to use on social media and in NHSN publicity material. If you would prefer not to be photographed please let us know at the start of the event.AccessibilityToilet facilities are not available and there is no cafe on site.The walk is approximately 1.5 miles along a trail. Please wear sturdy footwear as some of the paths can be uneven in places and can get muddy in places.Please email Ellie at UrbanNaturalist@newcastle.ac.uk for any accessibility questions.About the Ouse Burn WayMade possible by the Reece Foundation, The Ouse Burn Way offers events that encourage people of all ages to connect with nature. From exploring local wildlife to discovering the hidden gems in your community, these activities are a great way to experience the natural world in Newcastle and North Tyneside. What will you spot in your own neighbourhood? Come along and join us for some outdoor fun, and start noticing the wildlife around you. For more information about the project, please click here.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cramlington/ouse-burn-way-big-bat-bioblitz/100001987991619449
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, nonprofit, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: Weetslade Country Park (Car Park)
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Cramlington
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Weetslade Country Park (Car Park)
- **lat**: 55.0468591
- **long**: -1.6034453
- **full address**: Weetslade Country Park (Car Park), Weetslade, Cramlington, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ouse Burn Way: Big Bat Bioblitz being held?
  - **A:** Ouse Burn Way: Big Bat Bioblitz takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm to Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Weetslade Country Park (Car Park), Weetslade, Cramlington, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ouse Burn Way: Big Bat Bioblitz?
  - **A:** Ouse Burn Way: Big Bat Bioblitz is organized by NHSN Events.

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