Flower-rich meadows, rolling heaths, windswept cliffs, marine life above and below the waves, woods, freshwater ponds and streams…put them together and all these different habitats are why The Lizard is so special for wildlife.
Known especially for its unique and abundant flora and wide landscapes, you will also find birds, mammals, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians and, of course, a multitude of marine life. Explore further to find out more about the extraordinary natural world of The Lizard.
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Big Butterfly Count
This year’s Big Butterfly Count runs from 12 July until 4 August. It’s fun for all the family: all the information on how to take part, including ID resources, can be found here on Butterfly Conservation’s website.
(📷 Red Admiral)
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Nature recovery
Nature recovery on The Lizard is working from the ground up, thanks to funding from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme. Read the National Trust’s press release to find out more. 📷 © National Trust Images/Ross Hoddinott
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Festival of Archaeology
The national Festival of Archaeology runs from 13 to 28 July. Why not visit one of The Lizard’s many archaeological sites, such as the Bronze Age roundhouses at Kynance Gate.
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Events
Check out our events page on this website to discover some of the visits and activities our partner organisations are leading over the spring and summer. There’s lots of fun and learning to share!
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Species recovery: Lizard rarities
It’s recently been announced that the National Trust’s Lizard Rarities Project is one of 63 schemes nationally to receive a share of £14.5 million from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme.
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Summer walks
We’re hoping to get some sunny days over the next two or three months, so we can enjoy some lovely summer walks across The Lizard. Remember some of the car parks can quickly get full in the school holidays.
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Places to visit on the Lizard peninsula
About us
Welcome to Natural Lizard, the website of the Linking The Lizard Countryside Partnership. This is your one-stop shop for information about wildlife, conservation and enjoying the ‘outdoors’ on The Lizard Peninsula, in Cornwall.
We are working together to ensure that the land in our care is managed in a coordinated, sustainable and inclusive way that benefits people, wildlife and cultural heritage. We also work to build both flexibility and resilience in the face of increasing environmental, social and economic pressures, such as climate change and the changing face of agriculture.
Our work
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National Nature Reserve
The Lizard Peninsula is one of the finest places in the country for both landscape and wildlife, with a wealth of plants, animals and habitats that make visiting the area a must for nature lovers.
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Get involved and Groundswell
Volunteering with us is a great way to spend time outdoors and discover some of our special places, while doing ‘good stuff’ for people and nature. We have a range of opportunities on offer.
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Conservation and land management
Together, we work hard to look after and enhance biodiversity on The Lizard. Conservation managers, landowners and farmers all play an important role.
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Research and publications
It does not take a genius to know that the more we know about our nature reserve and associated land the better we can care for it.