Take a stroll along the River Lark and find out what life is like as a river keeper, led by Bury St Edmunds Trout Club’s, Dr John Urquhart.
The river Lark is one of only 200 chalk streams in the world; over an hour, you will be guided along half a mile of the river as it flows through West Stow Country Park, introduced to some of the wildlife and shown some of the restoration projects that Bury St Edmunds Trout Club has been undertaking in conjunction with WSCP. John and his wife, April, will also demonstrate upstream dry fly fishing.. John will be available at the end of the walk to answer any questions and will be pleased to show any interested participants further aspects of the river
Suitable For: Ages 8+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
When: Saturday 15th August
Time: 11:30- 13:00
Where: the Visitor Centre, West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village, Icklingham Rd, West Stow, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 6HG
Cost: £3 per person (under 16s FREE), excludes admission to the Anglo-Saxon Village
Book here: A River Keeper’s Year Walk
Facilities: There is a café and toilets on site.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this event is not wheelchair accessible.
Parking: Parking charges apply: £2 for up to 2 hours or £3 for over 2 hours. £2 per day for Blue Badge holders. Annual permits available.
Dogs: Permitted on leads
Additional: This is an outdoor event so please ensure you dress appropriately for the weather conditions and uneven terrain.