Go for a waddle with some friendly Sebastopol Geese in Wales. Spend a special hour or so in the company of a friendly pet goose, whilst helping boost their mental and physical health.
You’ll be in the company of Daisy & Emma, a pair of gentle geese, who have been hand-reared and are very affectionate and people orientated. They love walking and taking in the stunning scenery of the Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park whilst interacting with their human handlers.
This unique goose adventure is for tiny group private sessions which includes up to 4 places, and you will be accompanied by their loving owner, Heidi Kitchen. Aside from enjoying their gentle company on the walk, you can learn from Heidi about their welfare and how walking is great enrichment for them. The geese are pets – they will see out their natural lives under the gentle care of their owner.
The simple act of walking geese in a new area encourages natural foraging behaviour, and exploration helps geese develop their instinctive spatial development. Walking a goose is also simply just good physical exercise, building leg muscle and enabling them to stretch their wings once in a while.
The walks are usually held above Talybont Reservoir, near Crickhowell with far-reaching views. The goose walk itself is not too long or difficult and you’ll be offered refreshments at a resting point part way round. Full directions are given on booking.
This goose experience is mostly suitable for adults, but quiet animal-loving children over 10 yrs can attend if well supervised. These sessions are only for private groups and we recommend 4 people or less. The session costs £120, so only £30 per person if you bring 4 people. It lasts around 60 minutes including vegetarian snack refreshments. We can cater for allergies and vegans if we know at least a week in advance. Additional spaces over x 4 can be added at £20 per person but please note that there are only 2 geese that will accompany you.
Daisy & Emma’s owner will show you how to interact with the geese safely and will be on hand to ensure you and the geese have a good time. As the welfare of the geese is of prime importance, we will only hold this experience during the summer months when bird flu is unlikely to be a hazard. All biosecurity guidelines will be followed. The geese have special neoprene bootees to protect their feet should they need them. Please note that we will cancel or rearrange this activity should the geese not wish to walk, or should the weather forecast be looking too inclement. Should we need to cancel, every effort will be made to rearrange to suit you where possible.
If you would like to buy undated Goose Walking vouchers as a present for a poultry lover, you can look forward to a special day out & UK staycation with friends and family in 2025 & 2026. Undated gift vouchers are available – view the calendar to book a specific date. The vouchers can be used against any of our experiences if the recipient wishes to swap.
Please enquire about dates to suit you if your preferred date is not shown in the calendar, as this can sometimes be possible as long as your goose walker and the geese are available.
Walks are May to September as long as the weather isn’t too inhospitable. Recommended group sizes are x 4 people but additional spaces can be added in. We can also arrange private walks with the route being more suitable for those with limited mobility – please get in touch.
We recommend this is suitable for children over 10 years as long as they are not boisterous. Most of our visitors are adults but quiet animal-loving children are welcome – it is preferable that children must be accompanied by not less than a ratio of 2 children to 1 adult. The geese are pets and not petting farm animals so can react to sudden noise or movements – they enjoy their walks in company and meeting our walkers.
This walk will be on public access land. Should weather conditions be averse, we’ll be in touch to reschedule or refund. Slightly rainy weather is fine but with extreme heat, cold or very wet windy weather, we may have to cancel or rearrange. Their welfare is paramount but they do live in Wales and normal rain is fine!
Long sleeves & trousers are recommended plus strong insect repellent in summer as there are horse flies that bite!
Wellies with good grip or sturdy boots advised, (even in summer). Kindly note that the actual walk and refreshments lasts normally about an hour through fairly easy walking, but the geese sometimes want to go home earlier or later! There is a reasonable incline on the standard route which is taken slowly, but please contact us about flatter walk options.
Please book through the calendar on this page or enquire for specific dates. If you wish to buy an undated voucher, please use the Buy a Voucher button either buy specific or general Gift Vouchers as great special presents. All our vouchers come with information and a gift card as standard.
CAN DOGS COME ALONG?
No! Sorry, but dogs are not allowed on our walks as they can stress the animals. When it is hot, we do not have any shady places to park, so please do not assume you can leave your dog in the car while you visit. Please contact us if you would like a recommendation for a dog sitter.
CAN I SEE THE DONKEYS OR PIGS?
The donkeys & pigs are at different locations, both about 45 minutes’ drive away, so please bear this in mind if you wanted to book both activities on the same day.
CAN I REACH YOU BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT?
No! This activity is in a remote location that doesn’t have any bus services nearby. The nearest town accessible by train then bus is Crickhowell, so we would suggest staying there and travelling by taxi. Do please lobby Welsh Government if you think that is unreasonable.
Talybont Reservoir, Nr Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons
The walks usually start at 10am & noon, but other times can sometimes be arranged. The session lasts around an hour.
As with all Good Day Out experiences, a good cause benefits from you buying a voucher. In the case of the Goose Walking, a portion of each voucher will go towards Compassion In World Farming.
Compassion In World Farming campaigns peacefully to end factory farming and create sustainable food systems that benefit animals, people, and the planet. They believe that everyone has the right to healthy food that doesn’t involve cruelty, doesn’t cause suffering and doesn’t destroy our planet.
Talybont Reservoir, Talybont-on-Usk, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom
