Sunday 2nd June 2024, 11:00am-2:00pm
Throope Manor Farm
Contact
- Maurice Avent
- Tel: 01249 713218 or 07768 256345; Email: [email protected]
51.038467612629, -1.8813926923528
Viscount Head of Throope will be hosting a butterfly walk on the downs at Throope Manor Farm, Bishopstone, near Salisbury. The walk will last around 2 hours, and bring a picnic if you wish to stay on after lunch. Walking will be steep in places so good walking boots and a stick/pole are recommended. The walk is limited to 15 people so places must be booked in advance.
Target Species: Adonis Blues, various Skippers and other downland species.
Location: Throope Manor Farm, Bishopstone, SP5 4AS. SU 08409 26563 (OS Map 130). Parking at the farm.
Directions: Off the road between Coombe Bissett and Broad Chalke, just west of Stratford Tony and east of Bishopstone. what3words: ///dips.requires.parsnip.
If this is your first field trip with Wiltshire Branch please read our guidelines which tell you what to expect and what to bring.
WILTSHIRE FIELD TRIP GUIDELINES