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Click Here For
Details on Conducted Farm Walks
Permissive Paths
at Rectory Farm.
Rectory Farm,
home of Eyebrook Wild Bird Feeds, is part of
DEFRA's Countryside Stewardship Scheme. The
Countryside Stewardship Scheme was created to
improve the natural beauty and diversity of the
countryside.
Through the Countryside Stewardship Scheme,
several permissive footpaths have been created
at Rectory Farm between the village of Great
Easton and The Eyebrook Reservoir. These routes
link in with existing public paths and provide
an additional 8km for walking. Excellent views
are possible from vantage points over the
reservoir and across the Welland and Eyebrook
valleys. Across the holding, substantial
wildlife improvements are being made through the
creation of grass strips within arable fields,
improved hedgerow management and feeding/nesting
sites for farmland birds.
The ‘RSPB Volunteer and Farmer Alliance Project
2004’ have identified an interesting variety of
birds, including Sky Larks, Red Kites and Yellow
Hammers.
We will be only too happy to supply you with a
map to accompany you on your walks which
encompass beautiful views of the Eyebrook
reservoir and the rolling Welland Valley.
Click Here for walks around Rectory Farm, as
highlighted by DEFRA's country walks, or
contact us for any
further details.
Conducted Farm Walks.
Also as part of the
Countryside Stewardship Scheme, we offer
conducted tours of Rectory Farm to show how we
farm sympathetically with the environment &
wildlife, whilst coping with the pressures of
business life. These walks can be held in
May or June, and are open to any groups. They
usually last 2 - 3 hours, with refreshments
being served afterwards. The walks are totally
informal, and can be tailored to the interests
of the group, also taking into account distance
people want to walk. These walks are sponsored
by DEFRA and are free of charge, including the
refreshments. To avoid disappointment, early
booking is recommended.
For more details
on the walks, please contact us on 01536 770771
or e-mail
rectoryfarm@eyebrookbirdfeeds.co.uk
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