Butterfly Conservation - Cumbria Branch

Field Trips Summer 2010

Each summer a number of field trips are organised to show people a particular area of Cumbria at a time when there should be good numbers of the target butterflies in good condition.

Dress for the occasion. If the weather is kind, summer clothing is fine but do come prepared for wind and cloudy conditions with suitable clothing. Stout shoes are often a good idea. A packed lunch and a drink will be required. The day usually finishes around 1530 but there is no compulsion to stay but we do ask you to tell your leader that you are leaving early.

Some of the ground can be rough. Ticks can be a nuisance and we advise you to examine yourself for signs at the end of the day or next day particularly if you have an itch. The tick can be removed by using good quality flat ended tweezers to pull the tick slowly and carefully from the skin.

Close focusing binoculars are helpful.

Sunday 23 May at 11.00
	Warton Crag
	Meet at the big quarry car park. From M6 J35 take the A6 going North past Pine Lake resort then take first left to Warton village. Turn left in the village then turn right before you get to the church, continue along lane and the quarry is about 1km on the right SD 492725 Target, pearl bordered fritillary and dingy skipper Strong footware advised The walk will be uphill with some steep sections.
	For more information contact Robin Eddleston (015395-32459)

Sunday 6th June at 11.00
	AGM Braithwaite Moss followed by a field trip
	Follow A66T from Keswick towards Cockerrmouth. Pass junctions to Braithwaite on left and Braithwaite Moss is on right hand side by farm buildings (about 1km). Look for BC signs beside road. Parking available at entrance to farm. SD 232248. Welligtons a must
	For more information contact Steve Clarke (01946 725828)

Sunday 13th June at 11.00
	Irton Fell
	Park in the old quarry car park, 1 mile from Santon Bridge on the road to Eskdale Green. This is on the left just after a sharp left hand bend. NY 122013 Target: Mountain Ringlet Some hill climbing: walking boots and warm, waterproof clothing
	For more information contact Steve Clark (01946 725828)

Monday 14th June at 10.00
	Township Plantation
	Bracken bashing Work party Coming from Gilpin Bridge, take the second left turn to ‘The Howe’ (no signpost) after about 5km, cross minor road and climb to the centre of the hamlet. Turn left on tarmac road, and then bear right onto a bumpy track. Enter the wood and park at the first clearing--parking limited. SD 454885 Work party. Bring rainwear, warm clothing, lunch and stout footwear.
	For more information contact Sarah Bradley (015395 52340)

Sunday 4th July at 11.00
	Glasson Moss
	At Kirkbride on the B5307 Carlisle-Abbey Town Road drive north on the Bowness on Solway road for about 3 km NY230601 If time permits the group will move on to the nearby RSPB Reserve at Bowness Target: Large Heath
	For more information contact Jackie Foot (07752 379 803)

Sunday 25th July at 11.00
	Barkbooth Lot
	From Bowness take A5074 towards Crosthwaite. South of Winster, at Damson Dene Hotel, take sharp right turn and follow the minor road for about 1km. Turn left at junction and park on roadside verge. SD416907 Target: Fritillaries
	For more information contact David Eastlick (015395 32076)
	or Sarah Bradley (015395 52340)

Sunday 8th August at 11.00
	Arnside Knott
	In centre of Arnside, take Silverdale road up the hill and turn right into Red Hills Road (NT sign Arnside Knott). Follow road to NT car park. Target: Scotch Argus
	For more information contact Sarah Bradley (015395 52340) or David Eastlick (015395 32076)