Experience Rewilding (3-day)
Join us for a nature-packed experience where we will guide you on a weekend of activities and outdoor adventures, immersed in the beautiful landscape of Dundreggan estate. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about local wildlife and plants, including tracks and signs, plant identification and much more. Experience rewilding in action and learn more about Trees for Life’s exciting projects to restore the Caledonian forest and return biodiversity to the Highlands.
What you can expect
- Introduction to rewilding and the work of Trees for Life.
- Guided walks for tree and plant identification, wildlife spotting, pond dipping, tracks and signs workshops and bird-watching.
- Natural crafts.
- Tour of the tree nursery.
- Film screenings of The Bough Breaks and Riverwoods.
- Evening activities involving trail cameras, bat detectors and night walks.
- Delicious, seasonal meals every day.
- Please note, this experience involves walking over rough, steep terrain, sometimes for several hours. Our leaders will go at whatever pace you need, and take regular breaks. If you do not feel comfortable with this, or feel your fitness may not be up to it, please get in touch to discuss other experiences which may be more suitable.
Who is the Experience Rewilding for?
Adults looking to learn more about the nature and wildlife of the Scottish Highlands and develop a greater understanding of a rewilded landscape.
Dates
Friday 16 – Sunday 18 May 2025
Single occupancy double room: £525
Shared occupancy twin or double room: £760 (£380pp)
Maximum 12 participants
Saturday 13 – Monday 15 September 2025
Single occupancy double room: £525
Shared occupancy twin or double room: £760 (£380pp)
Maximum 12 participants
Sample itinerary
| Day 1 – Afternoon arrival and check-in – Introduction to Dundreggan and rewilding tour – Free time – Dinner in Rewilding Centre cafe, An Nead – Film screening of Why Not Scotland |
| Day 2 – Breakfast in An Nead – Introduction to Trees for Life’s rewilding projects – Longer walk in Dundreggan estate for wildlife spotting – Free time to explore – Fire lighting and crafts workshop – Dinner in An Nead – Night walk including trail cams, bat detectors and UV torches or film showing |
| Day 3 – Breakfast and check-out – Feedback opportunity – Walk to riparian planting area – Lunch in An Nead and farewells |
Accommodation
Immerse yourself in the Caledonian forest with three nights in our brand-new accommodation, An Spiris. Stay in a double or twin en-suite room and relax in the comfortable and cosy communal space. Towels and bed linen are provided, and a boot room is available for drying outdoor gear.