Bat Walk taking place in Newbridge

As part of their contribution to Heritage Week 2017, Newbridge Tidy Towns Association in association with Kildare Bat Group are organising a Bat Walk as an opportunity to learn something about the Bats whose habitat is along the River Liffey in Newbridge.

Participants can enjoy a short walk along the River Liffey in the Liffey Linear Park in Newbridge, observing our local Bat population. The event will be guided by Anna Collins and experts from the Kildare Bat Group. During the walk  expect to hear different species of Bat using a Heterodyne Bat Detector. It is probable that there will be the opportunity to encounter both the common and soprano pipistrelle, along with Daubenton’s Bat.

On street parking is available (Main St.) and there are Disabled Parking bays opposite the Watering Gates. This walk is fully wheelchair accessible, as we will not be leaving the tarmacadam path on this occasion. This is also a family friendly event, and children are most welcome – however as it is a riverside event, children should be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.

The event is an outdoor walk & talk, organised as part of Heritage Week, admission is FREE and there is no booking required.