Biofluorescent walks - Reveal Nature

"Colours are the smiles of nature"

– Leigh Hunt

What is Biofluorescence?

Biofluorescence is the absorption of light at one wavelength followed by its reemission at a different wavelength. By shining the right type of high-energy light, like Ultraviolet onto the world, a whole new version of reality is opened up.

Think of it as a little bit of colour alchemy. A new box of colours to paint in the world with. Only this version is a lot more vibrant, shiny and joyful than the regular reflected colours we are used to.

Biofluorescence changes the colours of any landscape, green leaves suddenly become a vivid red colour, spiders bright blue, lichen an intense orange and a whole hidden world of bright colours suddenly becomes visible.

Biofluorescence can be found across all orders of life. From glowing insects, plants, lichen, fungi, fish, coral, amphibians, birds, mammals, and more.

Curious to see more? Click on the link below to see a gallery of glow from around the world.

Click here to view a gallery of Biofluorescent images.

Guided biofluorescent walks

Join us today for an unforgettable guided biofluorescent night walk, and a chance to experience this magic for yourself. Discover a secret world of colour that has been hiding in plain sight.

During the walk, you will have the opportunity to see a variety of biofluorescent organisms. Depending on the season and location we can expect to find biofluorescent fungi, flowers, insects, lichen, seaweeds and more.

Who is it suitable for?

Our guided biofluorescent walks are suitable for children over 8 years old, individuals, couples, families, and groups. We offer a variety of options to suit your needs and preferences, and can deliver a unique biofluorescent walk in almost any location.

Unlike a lot of other outdoor activities, it is well-suited for those who are less active and may not normally take long walks outdoors.

What to bring?

Biofluorescent walks move at a slow pace so please make sure to wrap up nice and warm. More clothes are needed than for a normal walk outdoors. We recommend layering up so you can always remove or add a layer as required. We will provide you with a special UV torch and safety glasses to be worn at all times during the walk.