3. Practical Tasks - Tarr Steps Meadow Scything and Wildlife Surveying

Meadow Management at Tarr Steps.

Meet at Tarr Steps Car Park.

The earlier session each day will be spent scything. (before the heat of the day). 

The later session will be spent wildlife surveying, and turning/gathering the hay that was cut earlier.  There will also be the option to do more scything for anyone who wants to. 

You can attend either or both sessions each day.

If you come for the latter session please walk down to the river, cross the clapper bridge, and walk upstream to North Barton Meadow.   (the river should be on you right hand side as you walk up river from Tarr Steps)  route map

 

Bring plenty of water, lunch, sturdy footwear and old clothes suitable for the weather.

more info call 07973727469 or email pwatts-mabbott@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Schedule Summary

This activity has the following schedule


Date Start Time End Time
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 7:00 AM 10:00 AM
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 10:00 AM 3:00 PM
Saturday, August 22, 2026 7:00 AM 10:00 AM
Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00 AM 3:00 PM
Monday, September 14, 2026 7:00 AM 10:00 AM
Monday, September 14, 2026 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 7:00 AM 10:00 AM
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 10:00 AM 2:00 PM
Friday, September 18, 2026 10:00 AM 2:00 PM

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