Elan Valley Day Course
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This course will focus on the rugged landscape of the Elan Valley in Mid Wales. The valley has a complex of water resevoirs, each with its own character and varied views from wooded valley sides to harsh barren moorland.
Flora and Fauna
Birds - Red Kite, Blackbird, Robin, Goldeneye, Merganser, Mallard, Grey Heron, Tufted Duck
Mammals - grey squirrel, Otter, fox, Weasel
Plants - Bluebells, wild garlic, Gorse, Hawthorne, fungi
Difficulty level
- Easy to Moderate - this trip is suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. It involves walks over predominately flat ground with a few moderate to gentle ascents/descents to the main area for photography. All major paths are covered in fine/medium gravel. Some of the other paths can be in places sandy, muddy, covered in stones or bare earth.
What's included
- Photographic guidance and instruction
- Guidance around the resevoirs and surrounding area
What's excluded
- Transportation to the valley
- Personal insurance - please ensure that you are covered for travel, medical and personal accident risk
- Camera insurance - it is all ways wise to have your equipment fully insured
- Additional personal expenditure e.g. drinks, additional food or other purchases
Number of Participants
The course is limited to a maximum of six participants. This ensures maximum benefits for all participants taking part.
Cost of workshop
- £35.00 per person
Deposit required
- Full Payment of £35.00 to book course place
- Saturday 17th March 2012
Where to Meet
- We will meet in the Elan Valley visitors centre car park at 9.00am. Please pay the £1.00 car park fee at the meter outside the shop.
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