Weardale Safari

Weardale Outdoor is now offering a unique experience in Weardale - The Weardale Safari.

It has been commented upon that Weardale has one of the largest varieties of native species in the UK. The dale is a popular destination for migratory birds from all over the continent. On the safari you will also see a variety of more common native species that you will see in their natural habitat.

The Weardale Safari offers the ability to see British Wildlife at its finest. It is an hour long and you will be accompanied by a guide that will be able to identify the animals for you. We can also arrange that you break for lunch on the hill and enjoy a gourmet picnic (weather permitting).

The safari can take up to four people in one vehicle and upto six with two vehicles. If the weather is right, the tour is given in the open top land rover so that you can enjoy uninterupted views of Weardale.

It is likely that you may see the following species on the Safari:

Migratory:

Lapwing
Curlew
Red Shank
Goose
Skylark
Oystercatcher

Native Non-Migratory:

Red Grouse
Black Grouse
Pheasant
Partridge
Snipe
Woodcock
Short-eared Owl
Duck
Moorhen
Hare
Roe Deer
Fox
Buzzard
and plenty of Rabbits.


Just contact the office to arrange your tour.

All species listed above can be seen on the tour, some are rarer than others. Weardale Outdoor can not guarantee the number of species that will be seen on the safari as all species are wild. Uncontrolled factors such as weather and season will dictate the probability of seeing some species. Refunds will NOT be available if only a limited number are seen.