For lovers of natural history and the countryside, and an eye opener for anyone wishing to improve awareness of the natural world. Walk contrasting Cumbrian sites where conservation management has helped the habitats of rare butterflies including the Marsh Fritillary, Mountain Ringlet, Small Blue and The Forester. Lecture presentations in the evening will consider wider conservation issues.

Chris Winnick (S Cumbria www.highamhall.com/chris-winnick)
Residential: £405 Non-residential: £285 (incl. fieldtrips, finishes at 4pm)