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20th September 2026

10.00am to 12.00pm

Free

Join in on a free family-friendly Nature Walk event hosted in partnership with Durham Wildlife Trust!

Location: RT Ski Club Car Park at Silksworth Ski Slope , RT Ski Club, Silksworth Sports Complex & Ski Slope, Silksworth Ln, Sunderland SR3 1PD, Sunderland, SR3 1PD

Event details

Meeting point

Please meet at the free car park by RT Ski Club.

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Date

Sunday 20 September 2026

Time

10:30am – 12:00pm

About the event

This event is hosted by Somewhere Places project in partnership with Durham Wildlife Trust.

During this family-friendly nature walk nature spotter sheets will be provided and we encourage you to download the free Seek (nature ID) and Merlin (bird ID) Apps (not essential).

Please note some areas of the walk are not buggy or wheelchair friendly.

More About SOMEWHERE PLACES

SOMEWHERE LAKE is part of a larger project – SOMEWHERE PLACES. Across September-October 2026, look out for a programme of environmental activities using Silksworth Lakes as its focal point. Participants are invited to engage creatively with the area through print-making, zine-making, and eco-poetry. For more info please contact Vivienne Burgess: vivienneh.burgess@gmail.com

The event is weather permitting.

Please dress for the weather and bring suitable waterproof clothing. Wear sturdy boots/footwear.

Booking

Price Free

Additional booking information

Booking is via Eventbrite on Durham Wildlife Trust

For any queries about booking please contact Vivienne from Somewhere Places.

Suitable for

Adults, Experts, Beginners, Families

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

Non assistance dogs are not permitted on our events. Thank you for understanding.

Mobility

Please note some areas of the walk are not buggy or wheelchair friendly.

For any queries about accessibility please contact Vivienne ahead of booking a place on this event.

Wheelchair

Some areas of the walk may not be suitable for wheelchairs.

What to bring

Please dress for the weather and bring suitable waterproof clothing. Wear sturdy boots/footwear.
You may wish to bring bottled water.
Optional – download the iNaturalist Seek app and Merlin Bird Id app ahead of the session.
You may wish to bring binoculars.

Parking Information

Free parking is available at the RT ski club carpark at Silksworth Ski and Sports Complex

Contact about the event

Vivienne – Somewhere Places

Contact email: vivienneh.burgess@gmail.com

For telephone enquiries please ring Durham Wildlife Trust, Connecting Through Nature Officer Cathy 07850215587 who can take a message on behalf of Vivienne.

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This event is supported by Connecting Through Nature, a three-year project based in Sunderland aiming to bring communities together to benefit both nature and their own wellbeing, creating a greener, healthier and more sustainable city for all.

Find out more about Connecting Through Nature on MySunderland or Durham Wildlife Trust