Walking Membership

One of the major attractions of a walking membership is the members walk itself. These are held most weekends and take place over the fields around the site of the Trust. The walks take roughly an hour and a half, but this can vary as the wolves set the pace!

After a short safety briefing, you'll be introduced to the wolves and handlers for the walk. The wolves then set off across the fields, allowing you to get an excellent view of them as they sniff, scent and scratch. There are also plenty of opportunities to take photos, with the route specially chosen to provide several especially photogenic areas.

You'll see the wolves interacting with their environment, whether it's investigating a scent trail, rolling in something pungent or taking a dip in our stream. You'll also be able to view the other wildlife on site; if you're lucky you'll see a hare or see a majestic red kite soaring overhead. You may also get to experience the haunting sound of a wolf's howl, as the wolves will often call to the other packs back in their enclosures.

Throughout the walk volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have, or you may prefer to wait until the "stump talk" which is roughly halfway through the walk. While the wolves take a short break, you'll learn about the history of the Trust, information about wolves in general and their current conservation status and details of the projects supported by the UKWCT. 

There are usually opportunities to see the wolves up close and personal, with our “meet and greets”.  Assuming the wolves are willing, this allows you to stroke them under the supervision of our handlers. This makes an ideal photo, so make sure to bring a camera!

At the end of the walk refreshments are served in our observation room and there's a chance to further support us by purchasing gifts in our shop. A tour of the centre follows, allowing you to see the other packs and compare the different types of wolf we have on our site.

The final enclosure has an elevated viewing platform and this affords an excellent view across the area, with a bird's-eye view of the large pond contained within the enclosure. It provides excellent photo opportunities.

Note: the walk is suitable for most people, with only slight inclines. However, if you have a mobility issue or have any questions, please contact us using the "Contact" link in the menu above. We'll be pleased to advise you if one of our special mobility walks would be better suited for you.

The minimum age for walkers is 12. We offer special children's walks for those of a younger age.