Downland Delights
5 June 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event details
5 June 2012 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Explore the abandoned chalk quarry at Old Burghclere with site manager Graham Dennis. Small blue butterflies and green hairstreaks should be on the wing. Chalk downland flowers will be growing in profusion including the fly orchids. Meet at Old Burgclere Lime Pit, north of Whitchurch (Map ref. SU 469 577). Park at the north end of the farmyard by the parking sign. Contact Graham on 01189 700155 (evening) or mobile 07770 891126 or email grahamd@hwt.org.uk. Pre-booking essential Suggested donation £3, children free. The walk is short and the ground is expected to be dry. There are short steep slopes to be negotiated. Sorry, no dogs.
Venue location
Meet at Old Burgclere Lime Pit, north of Whitchurch. Park at the north end of the farmyard by the parking sign. ,
Whitchurch ,
Hants
Map reference
(Map ref. SU 469 577)