Special Events & Courses
As well as our guided visits, we are thrilled to be organising and hosting a variety of bespoke events and training courses. From photography courses to nocturnal wildlife walks, these events are a celebration of the special ecology of Hepple.
More information for each event is available below and will be provided on booking. If you would like enquire about hosting an event at Hepple, or have any questions, please get in contact with richard@hepplewilds.com.
As well as these special courses, we are also running our usual programme of guided tours throughout the year.
Photography Course with Chris Woodcock
Looking to get more out of your camera, working with a professional photographer? Wanting to work on your photography skills in a stunning and ecologically rich landscape? Join our seasonal photography course with professional photographer Chris Woodcock from local White Oak Studios and learn to get the most out of your camera. Four sessions across the seasons, join multiple for a discount
Macrophotography Masterclass with Alex Hyde
5th - 6th June 2025
SOLD OUT - Please contact richard@hepplewilds to join the waiting list. Led by professional natural history photographer Alex Hyde, as well as Hepple’s ecologist Richard, this two day course will give you expert guidance in understanding and photographing the little things.
Hepple Wild Night Out
Friday 13th June 20:00 - 22:30pm
An evening extravaganza! Join us for a luxuriate mix of wildlife, history and wild spirit, all while hopefully catching a glimpse of a Hepple sunset. Listen out for rare nightjar calling, watch out for bats circling and take an evening walk through our moorland, all while enjoying a special Hepple Gin cocktail.
Introduction to Track & Sign Course
23rd - 24th June 2025
Led by Hepple’s Ecologist and professional Naturalist Richard Thompson, this two-day course will introduce you to the fascinating world of nature’s tracks & signs, letting you get so much more out of any nature walk
Track & Sign Evaluation
6th - 7th September 2025
Led by Internationally renown tracking expert John Rhyder, this 2-day evaluation in Tracks & Signs will help assess your knowledge in tracking and teach you even more.
