Natural Lizard

Understanding the Misunderstood: Adders
2026-04-08 10:30 - 13:00 UTC | Windmill Farm, TR12 7LH
This event is organised by Wildlife Groundswell. It is all about Adders, and involves a walk and talk with Tylan Berry, at Windmill Farm Nature Reserve on The Lizard. You can reserve your free place – donations to Wildlife Groundswell welcome – by emailing wildlifegroundswell@gmail.com. Please wear clothing appropriate for the predicted weather, as well as waterproof boots or wellies.

Please note there are no toilet facilities at Windmill Farm and you will need to bring your own refreshments.

This is a fringe event for Wildlife Groundswell’s Celebration of Nature

Kennack Sands Beach Clean
2026-04-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Kennack Sands, Cornwall, TR12 7LT, United Kingdom
The Friends of Kennack Sands run a family-friendly beach clean on the first Sunday of every month, starting at 10am. Everyone is welcome to come along and help keep Kennack Sands beautiful! Bin bags, gloves, litter pickers and hand sanitisers are all provided – just bring yourselves.

What3Words location: ///poem.socialite.sped

Storms and Shipwrecks: a Walk Around Lizard Point
2026-03-19 10:00 - 12:30 | National Trust Lizard Point car park, TR12 7NT
This event is organised by Lizard National Trust.

Step into Cornwall’s dramatic maritime past with a guided walk around Lizard Point, Britain’s most southerly mainland point and a notorious graveyard of ships. This rugged coastline, riddled with savage rocks and hidden coves, has claimed hundreds of vessels over the centuries—from merchant ships to wartime wrecks. As you trace the cliffside paths, your guide will bring to life tales of daring rescues, tragic losses, and the heroic efforts of the lifeboat crews.

Booking is essential for this walk. Meet at Lizard Point NT carpark (lighthouse) TR12 7NT – parking charges apply for non-NT members.

Feathered Lives and Curious Eyes
2026-03-17 19:00 - 20:30 | Ruan Minor Village Hall, Ruan Minor, TR12 7JN
This event is organised by Wildlife Groundswell. A talk by Ilya Maclean of Exeter University about the history of birds and birdwatching on The Lizard. The event is free, but you need to book a place.

Lizard Walks: Poldhu and Mullion Cove
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Poldhu car park, Poldhu, Cornwall, TR12 7JB, United Kingdom
This walk is organised by Lizard National Trust.

Starting at Poldhu and heading to Mullion Cove, this circular walk will take in countryside and far-reaching views out to sea.

This walk is approximately 3.5 miles long and will take around 3- 3.5 hours. The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.

Meet at Poldhu car park – What 3 words: ///fruity.ooze.outfitter Postcode: TR12 7JB. Parking is free for NT members, charges apply for non-members. Booking is not required.

Ruan Minor Community Litter Pick
2026-03-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Ruan Minor Village Hall, Ruan Minor, TR12 7JN
This event is organised by Wildlife Groundswell and the Friends of Kennack Sands. Join them for a community clean up. Meet at Ruan Minor Village Hall TR12 7JN – just turn up, no need to book in advance. Please bring a litter picker if you have one. There will be free tea/coffee and cake for the volunteers.

Penrose Geology Walk
2026-03-04 10:00 - 12:30 | Cooper’s Lane free car park, Porthleven, Porthleven
This event is organised by Penrose National Trust.

Join us as we explore the rugged coastline from Highburrow to the Loe Bar. Discover Cornwall’s fascinating geological history, shaped by plate tectonics, and uncover Cornwall’s past through observing the rock formations. Walk length: 3 miles

Booking is essential. Free event. Please park in the free car park, Cooper’s Ln, Porthleven: ///football.squeaks.constrain Meet at the beginning of the path: ///jazz.sway.purified

Penrose Social Walks: Degibna
2026-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Degibna car park, TR12 7PR, United Kingdom
This walk is organised by the National Trust at Penrose.

Everyone is welcome to join us for a gentle walk from Degibna car park taking in woodlands and views across Loe Pool as part of our social walk series. This walk is approximately 2.5 miles long and we will finish at Degibna Chapel where hot drinks will be available.

The walks are led by volunteer walk leaders and offer the opportunity for anybody to spend time in nature and meet new people. Everyone is welcome, of all abilities and experience, and the walk leader will facilitate the walk to ensure everybody feels comfortable.There is no need to book. This walk will start Degibna car park information board (TR12 7PR or what3words:///constants.wonderful.hide).

Lizard Walks: Lizard Village to Church Cove
2026-02-26 13:30 - 16:00 | Lizard Green Car Park TR12 7NH, TR12 7NH
This walk is organised by Lizard National Trust.

We will be starting at Lizard Village Green and taking in Church Cove and Bass Point on a circular route of around 5 miles (approx. 2.5 hours). The walk will take in the surrounding countryside and dramatic coastline, including Housel Bay, with the opportunity to spot seals and choughs.

The event is free, but parking charges apply. No booking is required. Meet at Lizard Green car park TR12 7NZ what3words //////cherish.foiled.electrode.
