A guided walk to discover the glow-worms and other nocturnal wildlife of the Great Fen.
We are thrilled to offer another guided walk looking for the Great Fen's glow-worms! Heading out after sunset from New Decoy, follow our guide as they introduce these magnificent minibeasts and the other nocturnal wildlife we may encounter. We will have bat detectors available too so you can tune in to hear anyone flying overhead.
Glow-worms are beetles and it's the female we'll be on the lookout for, as she climbs to the top of the grassland vegetation and shines a light to attract a mate. She only glows for around two weeks each year so this is a rare opportunity to see this spectacle. You may be asked to walk in the dark for a short time, with torches turned off, so that your eyes can become accustomed to spotting the small glow. Please consider your own mobility in this case.
Please wear sensible walking shoes or boots and bring a torch. Dress warmly with layers and bring a reusable water bottle. We recommend that children are aged over 10 due to the late nature of the walk, but attendance is at their guardian's discretion. Please note, there are no toilet facilities.
Price
£12/18 plus Eventbrite booking fee
Access: The paths are quite flat and mostly grass but may not have been cut recently. We will also walk through woodland.
The site is most easily accessed by car. Find us at the New Decoy Information Point, Holme Road, PE7 3PN. The What3words location for parking is ///slumped.remembers.deals.
The nearest train station is Huntingdon, 15 miles away.
Image: Thomas John Ellis
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