A River Keeper's Year - guided walk

Schedule

Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 11:30 am

UTC+01:00

Location

Icklingham Road, IP28 6HG West Stow, United Kingdom | Bury St Edmunds, EN

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Take a stroll along the River Lark and find out what life is like as a river keeper, led by Bury St Edmunds Trout Club’s, Dr John Urquhart.
The river Lark is one of only 200 chalk streams in the world; over an hour, you will be guided along half a mile of the river as it flows through West Stow Country Park, introduced to some of the wildlife and shown some of the restoration projects that Bury St Edmunds Trout Club has been undertaking in conjunction with WSCP. John and his wife, April, will also demonstrate upstream dry fly fishing. (in season)
Dr John Urquhart, brought up in Scotland, has been fishing from an early age. Now retired, John spends his time as a volunteer river keeper and has written on the subject:
A River Keeper's Year
River Keeper's Year- Spring
River Keeper's Year- Summer
River Keeper's Year-Summer gives way to Autumn
Further info
This is an outdoor event, please dress accordingly
Please be aware there is uneven terrain in the park, please ensure you wear suitable footwear.
Under 16s must be accompanied by a paying adult
Recommended for ages 8+
Dogs on leads permitted
Meet at the visitor centre
Parking fees apply (£3 all day)
Excludes admission to the Anglo-Saxon Village

Dates: 26 May, 14 August, 18 October 2025, 28 February 2026
Time: 11:30am (duration 1 hour)
Admission: £3 per person (under 16s FREE)
Booking: Please click the 'book now' button on website or call The Apex Box Office on 01284 758000
This event is promoted by West Stow Country Park & the Bury St Edmunds Trout Club
Age 8+
Meet at West Stow Visitor Centre
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Where is it happening?

Icklingham Road, IP28 6HG West Stow, United Kingdom, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

West Stow Country Park

Host or Publisher West Stow Country Park

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