Tour Dates / Description and Availability
The county of Derbyshire is an area with a wide diversity of scenery and habitat making Derbyshire and the Peak District an ideal place to go Bird Watching at any time of the year. The abundance of habitats accounts for the richness and variety of Bird species and wildlife to be found on our holidays. We visit picturesque locations such as the Upper Derwent Valley and Lathkill Dale. (see Tour Itinerary for details)
Spring Tour:
The Peak District supports important populations of breeding birds including Red Grouse, Lapwing, Golden Plover, Curlew and Ring Ouzel. Our bird count will be high with the returning summer migrants arriving before the last of the winter migrants depart.
Summer Tour:
Most of the birds seen on the Spring tour will still be seen with the summer migrants now in residence. We will also search out some target species such as Hobby and breeding Waders and Warblers
Autumn Tour:
Autumn migration means that just about anything can turn up and we will be out on the big reservoirs of the area looking for migrant birds such as Osprey, and returning winter birds such as the Redwings and Fieldfares
Winter Tour:
Brambling and crossbill can be found in winter, we will also be Raptor watching looking for Goshawk, Buzzard, Hen Harrier, Sparrowhawk and Raven, We may go slightly further a field in search of Yorkshire Red Kites
| Tour Dates Availability | |
| Spring | |
| Apr 19-23, Apr 26-30 | No longer available |
| May 10-14, May 17-21 | No longer available |
| June 14-18, June 21-25 | No longer available |
| Summer | |
| June 28-Jul 2 , July 12-16 | No longer available |
| Autumn | |
| Sept 13-17, Sept 20-24 |
(13-17 Full) 20-24 places available |
| Oct 4-8, Oct 11-15 | places available |
| Nov 1-5, Nov 8-12 | places available |
| Winter | |
| Nov 29-Dec 3, Dec 6-10 | places available |
| Winter Jan to Mar 2011 | TBC |
Tour Prices
£365 per person based on two people sharing on a bed and breakfast basis
Single room – Supplement of £10 per night
Deposit - £50
What’s Included
This holiday is fully inclusive of :
Guidance – Tour leader and local guide on hand to enhance your total birding experience, together with use of a professional scope
Four nights accommodation at a wonderful traditional inn set in an idyllic location in the Peak District
Full English breakfast
All transport by comfortable mini bus
light lunch on arrival and a welcome pack including bird checklists
packed lunches available depending on chosen destinations
Pick up from Sheffield railway station can be arranged if required
Not included
Insurance and items of a personal nature.
Any meals or drinks not specified above
Transport to the accommodation (excluding a pick up from Sheffield train station if required)
Entry to RSPB, Wildlife trust and National trust venues for non members
Please visit our “what to bring” page to get ideas around equipment and clothing you should bring