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Overview
- Location: Silverdale Glen, Ballasalla, Isle of Man, IM9 3DT
- Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026
- Time: Approximately 2 hours
The Bat Walk at Silverdale Glen includes an introductory talk about bats followed by a guided walk where participants may see and hear bats using a bat detector. Attendees are advised to wear sensible shoes as the paths may be rough, and they are asked to refrain from using torches to preserve night vision. The event is weather dependent and may be cancelled based on conditions.
Details
An introductory talk about bats followed by a walk around Silverdale Glen where we hope you will see and, with the aid of a bat detector, hear bats. The event will last around 2 hours. Please wear sensible shoes as some of the paths we will be walking on will be a bit rough. Please note that we are walking in the dark, but would ask that attendees refrain from using torches as this will ruin people's night vision and spoil your experience.
The event is weather dependent and will be cancelled if it is raining or too cold / windy. Cancelation will be published on the Manx Bat Group Facebook page no later than 18:30 on the day of the walk, so please check the page before setting out if the weather looks unsuitable. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. For more information contact: info@manxbatgroup.org.
An introductory talk about bats followed by a walk around Silverdale Glen where we hope you will see and, with the aid of a bat detector, hear bats. The event will last around 2 hours. Please wear sensible shoes as some of the paths we will be walking on will be a bit rough. Please note that we are walking in the dark, but would ask that attendees refrain from using torches as this will ruin people's night vision and spoil your experience.
The event is weather dependent and will be cancelled if it is raining or too cold / windy. Cancelation will be published on the Manx Bat Group Facebook page no later than 18:30 on the day of the walk, so please check the page before setting out if the weather looks unsuitable. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. For more information contact: <info@manxbatgroup.org>.
Meet in the new Silverdale Car Park off the A3 Castletown to Foxdale road (not the small parking area by the Café). What3Words: ///mass.prep.reroute Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Z2gfbK5fkDpXDzZj6