An Upper Thames Branch Guided Walk at Wildmoor Heath, led by Peter Philp

Join us on a trip to the BBOWT's Wildmoor Heath Nature Reserve: a precious remnant of the, rare and fragile, lowland heath. It is situated on a slope and offers visitors a wonderful range of habitats and views. These range from wet and dry lowland heath and valley bog, to mature pine and broadleaved woodland. It supports a variety of less common plants and animals, including many heathland and bog specialists.

We will stroll across the heath searching for one of the restricted range butterflies in the UTB area. There is also a chance of some of the less common plants and animals of this scarce habitat. Target species: Silver-studded Blue and other butterflies of this habitat..

The leader will remain on site to enjoy the views and his packed lunch. If you would like to join them and make this a bit more of a social occasion: please bring along your own packed lunch, a drink and perhaps a rug to sit on. We can chat about all things butterfly, day-flying moth, the work of UTB and how you might help out.

Accessibility - variable, mainly firm, gently sloping, sandy paths, some boggy peat, rough underfoot in places, can be muddy. Gate, stiles and boardwalk.

Meet at the Reserve car park, a short distance  south of 71 Sandhurst Road, Crowthorne.
Postcode: RG45 7PN
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