Otter Trekking on the Wharfe - Two Days
Schedule
Mon, 27 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Ilkley Town | Ilkley, EN
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Skill Level: Beginners to AdvancedLocation: Ilkley & surrounding areas
Terrain: Good paths, muddy, rocky and slippery in places
Additional: 50% gift voucher refund if no otters seen throughout (2 day event only)
Building on the success of the otter trekking days, this two-day event is designed to increase not only the scope for encountering these elusive mammals but also learning more about photographing them in their natural environment, unperturbed.
Starting with an insightful talk and presentation sharing over 6 years of watching local otters, you’ll be introduced to some key otter spotting fieldcraft along with essential photography settings, tips and tricks for photographing one of our most exciting mammals. The event will then progress with various walks in active territories based on up to date sightings and feedback to improve our chances of an encounter.
While there is never any guarantee that we will see any otters, we will be exploring the best locations for sightings and you’ll be walking away armed with new knowledge and skills to enjoy your own otter adventures in the future.
Of course there’s always plenty of other wildlife to be spotted and enjoyed too. Kingfishers and Dippers enjoy hunting and breeding along the banks of local stretches, while Mandarin, Goosander, little egrets, sand martins and much more provide endless entertainment.
Gain essential insights, key field-craft skills for spotting and watching otters responsibly
Learn in a practical environment with a small friendly group, led by award-winning professional photographer
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Where is it happening?
Ilkley Town, 27 The Grove Promenade, Ilkley, LS29 8, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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