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WALK: Orchid Extravaganza at Dry Sandford Pit, near Wootton

Sunday 8 June 2014 10:30 to 12:30

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BBOWT - Fourth in a series of orchid walks led by expert Peter Creed to enjoy these beautiful flowers including marsh helleborines and other wetland orchids. Dry Sandford Pit is at Cothill between Oxford and Abingdon.

The new book by Peter Creed & Rachel Hudson 'A Guide to Finding Orchids in Berks, Bucks and Oxon' will be on sale.

Tickets online at or by calling the Membership Office (01865 788300). Walking boots or wellies recommended. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Admission: £6.

Meet: Dry Sandford Pit nature reserve car park in Cothill village, Grid: SU 467 997.

Contact: Membership Office 01865 788300 www.bbowt.org.uk/whats-on. No dogs please. Children welcome.

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