Red Deer

[eowynk]

This might be a bit of a long shot, does anyone know if there are any herds of red deer that are not far north, i live in buckingham shire so am pretty south, and i havent got much holiday left this year so a trip to scotland is pushing it but i would love to photograph them.

[wildlifesnapper]

Hi

there's Bradgate Park in Leicestershire.

neil

[eowynk]

great where abouts is that, sorry my geography is rubbish.

[Deerhunter]

Originally Posted by eowynk

This might be a bit of a long shot, does anyone know if there are any herds of red deer that are not far north, i live in buckingham shire so am pretty south, and i havent got much holiday left this year so a trip to scotland is pushing it but i would love to photograph them.

The best herds of wild red deer in England are on Exmoor. West Somerset and North Devon.

Its 4 hours from Buckinghamshire and I can tell you where you will see them in the wild.

[eowynk]

that sound perfect as i have a friend who lives in bridgewater so i could stay with her for the weekend. what are the best sites and time of day etc

[Deerhunter]

Originally Posted by eowynk

that sound perfect as i have a friend who lives in bridgewater so i could stay with her for the weekend. what are the best sites and time of day etc

The best time of time of day is dusk and the best sites are Ley hill, Horner valley, Annicombe and the upper part of the Avill Valley down until you reach the first road.

In fact, if you walked this route you would definitely see Red deer.

You can find it on Ordnance Survey. Otherwise I will give you OS map ref's.

[Ann2]

Although not truly wild, red deer can easily be seen in the grounds of Woburn Abbey, and at Richmond Park.

Woburn Abbey should be within easy reach as it's in Bedfordshire and access to the grounds costs a couple of quid.

Ann

[eowynk]

ive seen them at woburn and in richmond park but its so difficult to get a good picture there without getting london in the back ground. exmoor sounds like a brilliant idea i will get a copy of the os map. thanks for your help every one.

[deer boy]

Been up on the moors over the last few days & filmed lots of deer had a great stalk yesterday.I was on one side of a hedge & the deer were on the other side.