Walk with Llamas
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Why llamas?
Llamas are very gentle creatures. They are found in South America, where they are known as the Truck of the Andes, for their ability to walk long distances and carry goods. Since they are from the highest parts of South America, they are incredibly hardy. However, you don't need to go there to meet a llama and get acquainted - get trekking or walking closer to home. They are very alert and intelligent, so make good walking companions with their friendly natures.
Llamas come in all sorts of colours and their fleece is much in demand for clothing for the people living in South America. They stand about 4 feet high at the shoulder.
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Listen to the llama song!
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Croft Ambrey
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Baby Kennett (pictured above) has just been born. Visit the Old King Street Farm in Herefordshire to find out more! |
Find out more with these llama and alpaca links:
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Llamas are becoming increasingly popular in a number of countries. They make excellent field pets, thanks to their hardiness, and good companions for lone animals who would welcome a friend, such as ponies. They are also increasingly used for trekking, and to guard other stock such as sheep, since they are very protective.
Llamas are very friendly creatures, so talk to them as you walk through wonderful countryside with a new found and agreeable friend at your side. What intrigues them and makes them take notice as you walk?
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Llama Attractions:
Please note: do visit the websites to find out what the procedure is for visiting these places or booking a trek
Cornwall
Llama Land run a number of events, including a Fun Felt Day for beginners. They also have an Adopt a llama scheme as a present for that special someone in your life.
Cumbria
Lakeland Llama Treks "Feeling stressed? Get calmer with a llama," says the site, and there's a llama song to listen to as well. Cumbria is a stunning county and there'll be lots of beautiful scenery to enjoy as you go llama trekking and try some llama wine!
Devon:
Dartmoor Llama Walks offer taster sessions to help you get acquainted with llamas. These give you the chance to meet and greet them, groom them, take them for a short walk, and let them back into their field. Llama walks give you an opportunity to enjoy the magnificent surrounding scenery.
Dorset
UK Llamas offer a range of activities, including Learn with Llamas, a hands-on experience, kids' birthday parties, treks and fund-raising; they offer a range of treks to suit your needs through the stunning Dorset countryside - just take a look at their beautiful photos!
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Gloucestershire
Severnwye Llama Trekking Go trekking in the beautiful Forest of Dean with Severnwye Llama Trekking. Many of their animals are available for shows, weddings and other events to really give you a theme with a difference! The farm welcomes educational groups.
Herefordshire
Old King Street Farm Half day or one day treks, and whatever you do, visit the site and read A llama writes and the archives. The farm has a number of holiday cottages so you can head into the fresh air and really blow the cobwebs away. |
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Isle of Wight
Wight Llama Treks Enjoy a guided walk through the Wight countryside with a friendly llama by your side carrying your pack. Why not enjoy the magical Sunset and Champagne trek?
Lancashire
Saddleworth Llama Trekking Enjoy a trek in the company of these wonderful creatures - they will even carry your backpack for you! The Farm now has a number of rare breeds of animal waiting for you to visit, including small Kune pigs from New Zealand.
Lords House Farm caters particularly for disabled and disadvantaged adults and children. It has a huge range of rare breeds and extraordinary animals, from reindeer to emus. The site is amazing, and the work this charity does awe-inspiring, so please visit and see what you can do to support. They do have an Adopt an Animal scheme. If you are a business looking for something to sponsor, why not sponsor a child a place on one of the farm's programmes?
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Find a Walk or Trek with a Llama!
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Northants
Catanger Llama Trekking As well as llama treks, Catanger offer corporate and private trekking, so if you're looking for a special occasion to do some team building with a difference, why not get in touch with them?
Nottinghamshire:
Wellington Lodge Llamas Enjoy a trek with a llama, or the llama husbandry course if you're thinking of taking a llama. And if you need a talk about these beautiful animals, contact Wellington Lodge. The llamas have been known to go too, even into residential homes!
Staffordshire
National Forest Llama Treks Looking for a different theme for your children's birthday parties? Look no further! National Forest Llama Treks can offer the kids a really memorable time, when they spend an hour with a llama, grooming, taking him or her for a walk, and feeding them - and then it's games time! The site has great llama jigsaws and games on it.
Sussex:
Ashdown Forest Llama Park with special events on Mother's Day and an Easter Llama Hunt over Easter. Watch the llamas being sheared on 4th May. There's a gift shop, a coffee shop, and conference facilities. Go see those llamas!
Bluecaps Llamas Trekking, (starting from a leisurely 40 minutes), pub walks, llamas and alpacas for sale, plus a great range of halters and accessories and knitwear! Bluecaps can provide treks for corporate entertainment and team-building - just get in touch with them to find out more!
France
Ferme "La Petite Barre" Yes, go llama trekking right in central France in the Cher region. Relax with the llamas - you can even draw or paint them! The site even mentions mushroom hunting with a llama...
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