Private Hawk Walk Experiences
Experience falconry like never before with our unique Hawk Walk experience.
Perfectly Personal.
In the Hawk Walk Experiences, available for couples, groups and special occasions, youâll get up close and personal with these beautiful birds. Get ready to be immersed in their world in one of the most picturesque locations in the UK.
After your guide introduces you to the bird and invites you to handle it, youâll experience the thrill of wearing the falconer’s glove and build up to the hawk land on your fist!
A short âhawk walkâ will follow, where youâll spend quality time with the bird which will allow you to learn about behavioural habits, the special bond between man and hawk, and watch it effortlessly travel through our historic woodland.
What to expect
Each experience includes the following:
Meet your guide and bird of prey. Learn what to do and what not to do for the experience.
Get up close and personal
Wear the falconerâs glove and have the raptor perch on your fist to allow the hawk to develop trust in the new human that has entered its world. Marvel at the impressive talons and powerful curved beak as your guide advises how to handle it in a safe and controlled environment. Donât forget your camera as this is an extraordinary photo opportunity!
Take a âhawk-walkâ
Enjoy a walk like no other as the raptor accompanies you on your hike. Natural wildlife surrounds you on this ancient woodland walk as the bird takes flight through the trees, soars in the skies above and returns to the falconers fist.
For those willing and if enough trust has been developed, the hawk will land on your fist and then continue to fly free, for those that want a deeper experience.
Ready for your adventure?
Important notes
Lake District weather is known for being unpredictable, so please be sure to wear waterproofs and appropriate clothing.
The hawk-walk takes place on uneven terrain and is hilly. All participants must have a reasonable level of fitness to take part. Unfortunately, no dogs are allowed.
2025 Travellersâ Choice Award winner
âWhat a fantastic experience! Meeting Cass the Harris Hawk was the highlight of our trip to The Lakes! This experience made my partner’s 40th birthday very special, I would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a unique and memorable gift! Thank you so much!â
âThis was an early Christmas present for my partner, but I also enjoyed the experience. Stephen is so knowledgeable about the hawks. We had the pleasure of meeting Ivan the Harris hawk who was just stunning and a great character.
It was the best way to spend an hour with the falcon, his handler and enjoying the beautiful Lakes scenery and nature..ââAbsolutely outstanding experience, never met anyone so friendly and informative, cassius the Harris hawk was so majestic and we were blown away by the whole experience. Heart and soul is put into everything at lake district falconry and it will be a day we will never forget! Thank you!â