Don’t miss this rare opportunity to enjoy the early morning peace and quiet on Rutland Water searching for fishing ospreys aboard the Rutland Belle with ecologist, wildlife presenter and writer Mike Dilger, who will host alongside Dr Tim Mackrill, a leading expert on ospreys and their reintroduction in the UK.
Setting sail from Whitwell Harbour aboard the Rutland Belle, you’ll spend an hour and a half enjoying the picturesque surroundings of Rutland Water and the diverse wildlife that inhabits it. While we can’t guarantee that you’ll see a fishing osprey, we are confident that your chances are high, as we will navigate to areas of the reservoir where ospreys are frequently seen flying by or catching fish.
Spaces are limited so book now to avoid disappointment!
Details:
The Rutland Belle departs from Whitwell Harbour on the North Shore of Rutland Water. To reach the harbour, please travel to Whitwell Car Park (LE15 8BL) and park in the area to the left as you enter. Follow the road all the way down to the Harbour Bar Café. All parking costs at Whitwell are included with your cruise booking; we will provide tickets on the cruise that you can use at the exit barrier of the car park. The Rutland Belle is wheelchair accessible, and there is a vehicle drop-off area next to the pier. Light refreshments are available for purchase at the boat’s fully licensed bar, and there is also a toilet on board. It can get chilly on the water, so be sure to bring extra layers. Don’t forget your binoculars!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THOSE ATTENDING GLOBAL BIRDFAIR:
Please note that there is no transport provided from the Global Birdfair to Whitwell Harbour.
The journey time by car is around 15 minutes from Global Birdfair to Whitwell.
Visitors to Global Birdfair who are camping or glamping, please note:
There is NO VEHICLE MOVEMENT allowed at the Lyndon Top Global Birdfair event site before 8:00 am and after 11:00 pm. You must ensure that your vehicle is moved to the public side of the Lyndon Top Camp Site barriers on the evening of Friday, 10 July.
