Wildlife Rangers
Wildlife Rangers Swanwick
Aged 10-15 and love wildlife? Wildlife Rangers is a regular outdoor group for young people from 10 to 15 years old. Get outdoors, learn practical skills, and discover all your wonderful local wildlife has to offer.
Have fun being part of a group of young people who get outdoors on Saturdays and during the school holidays. Become a Wildlife Ranger and join other young people taking action to protect and learn about local wildlife, bushcraft skills and much more!
Booking is essential. There is no need for adult accompaniment but all young people must have completed a parent/carer consent form before attending - please email SwanwickLakes@hiwwt.org.uk before booking if you haven't joined us before.
How to book
Join us once a month and during the school holidays at Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve.
If you want to come along, please book in advance by selecting an event below or contacting us on 01489 570240 or SwanwickLakes@hiwwt.org.uk
What to bring
- Clothing and footwear suitable for being outdoors and the weather on the day.
- A packed lunch and a bottle of water in a rucksack that can be carried.
- A completed parental consent form if you’re new to Wildlife Rangers – parents and guardians might want to read our Child Protection and Safeguarding Statement.
- You are welcome to bring binoculars and / or a camera, but please note these are your responsibility for the duration of the session.
How to get there
The reserve is located just off Swanwick Lane in Swanwick, about 2 miles from Bursledon and 7 miles from Fareham.
Car: Exit the M27 at junction 8 or 9. From junction 8, follow signs to the A3024, Southampton and Hamble and then the A27 to Park Gate. At the traffic lights by ‘The Navigator' pub turn left onto Swanwick Lane. Continue over the motorway then turn left onto Sopwith Way. Turn right at the mini roundabout by the security gates. From junction 9, follow the signs for A27 Southampton until you reach Park Gate. Take the road signposted Botley. At the Elm Tree pub turn left onto Swanwick Lane. After about a mile, turn right onto Sopwith Way. Turn right at the mini roundabout by the security gates. The barrier to the car park is open only in daylight hours and is operated by NATS.
Public transport: The reserve is about 30 minutes walk from Swanwick station. From the station: Turn right at the end of the access road then continue to the Elm Tree Pub where you turn left onto Swanwick Lane then continue as above. The First bus company run a number of services stopping at either end of Swanwick Lane.
