Guided Walk for butterflies at Hounslow Heath - target Green Hairstreak

Date: Sunday 10th MAY 2026

Event Title: Guided Butterfly Walk at Hounslow Heath and see spring heathland species - the target is Green Hairstreak, also Small Heath and Small Copper

Site: Hounslow Heath Nature Reserve, nr. Hounslow, Middlesex

Address &/or grid ref: Nearest postcode TW4 6AE

TQ119748 [Landranger Map 176]

Time/meeting place: 11:00 at the Hounslow Heath Car Park, 450 Staines Road, TW4 5RB - approx. 2 - 2 1/2 hour duration

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Transport: Nearest underground station is Hounslow West (Piccadilly Line) - 25 minute walk. Local buses stop nearby (Frampton Road Bus Stop)

Information: No toilets or refreshments on site. Although the site is relatively flat, walking boots and long trousers are recommended.

Contact details: Paul Busby enquiries about the walk please email: [email protected]

Green Hairstreak and Small Copper ©HMBC library photos

Hounslow Heath © Malcolm Hull

Hounslow Heath © Malcolm Hull

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