We are the Kingston Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
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Member and local bat expert, Alison Fure, will introduce us to some of Kingston’s bat life. You get to use bat detectors. Bring friends, grandchildren et al. Wear suitable clothing and footwear, and bring a torch.
We will walking along the Hogsmill in Elmbridge Meadows where we hope the new backwater will be attractive to bats. We will also look at Green Lane Recreation Ground and its Orchard.
Retiring collection for Green Lane Orchard, towards the expansion and replacement of fruit trees.
Option to go to The Berrylands PH afterwards.
Maps: EX161, A–Z
We are likely to see Common pipistrelles (Pipistrellus pipistrellus), Soprano pipistrelles (Pipistrellus pygmaeus), Daubenton’s bats (Myotis daubentoni), and possibly Natterer’s bats (Myotis nattereri).
Hogsmill Bridge between Surbiton Hill Park and Green Lane. Travel details. Berrylands Station. From Waterloo direction, arrive 18:31. From Hampton Court direction, arrive 18:34. 500-yard walk. OR: K2 bus. Nearest stops: Pembroke Avenue. OR: 131 bus to Elm Road / New Malden Baptist Church. ⅔ mile walk. OR: K5 to Green Lane (in hail and ride section) Small car park by roundabout at end of Surbiton Hill Park.
