Now is the best time of year for observing the red deer on the Eastern Moors, whilst they perform the annual red deer rut. The art of bolving is the immitating of the stag’s bellow or roar, which can be heard across the moor throughout the rut, to attract the hinds and show strength and position to competing stags.
Participants on the Bolving Competition ‘bolve’ from the dam wall across the moor in the hope that a stag bellows back! Competing is optional as observing the competition is entertainment in itself! As well as the main event, there will be crafts, games and activities and hot soup for supper – please bring a mug or thermos with you to help us reduce waste!
We’ll also be joined by the wonderful Jolly’s Catering in their vintage Citroen H van, so make sure you bring some pocket money to pick up one of their homemade cakes or a cup of freshly ground coffee.
Accessibility: Open to all ages and abilities, come along and have fun! Warm up warm and where sturdy shoes with a good grip, and don’t forget your headtorch.
5pm – 8pm
Meeting at Barbrook Cottage. Parking available on site.
£6 adult, £5 child, £24 family (up to two adults and three children). Activities and a cup of hot soup included.
Booking essential. Pay now via the link on this web page. Alternatively to pay on the day, email enquiries@easternmoors.org.uk or call 0114 2891543 (office hours Mon-Fri).
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