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Butterflies on The Lizard
As ever with butterfly spotting the likelihood of finding a good diversity and number on the wing depends on the weather on the day, and the weather in preceeding weeks, […]
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Nature Conservation on The Lizard
Although much of the unique natural history value of The Lizard was not recognized until relatively recently, its wildlife resources are now very well protected. There are a host of […]
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A short history of botanical discovery on The Lizard
This article is an extract from Classic British Wildlife Sites – The Lizard Peninsula by Andrew Byfield in British Wildlife, 3 (2), pp. 92–105 (1991). When the eminent Cambridge botanist, John Ray, […]
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Lizard Geology
The rocks of the Lizard Peninsula form one of the most interesting suite of rocks in Britain. A Pre-Cambrian age (older than 600 million years) has been assigned to them, […]
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Welcome
Module 202Participating organisations (2)mod_custom The Lizard – a living landscape for people and a wonderful landscape for wildlife. Welcome to the Linking the Lizard Countryside Partnership website. This is your […]
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Surveys
Thanks to its unique geology and climate, the Lizard Peninsula hosts some of the UK’s most important rare flower sites and botanists have flocked here for centuries to […]
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Working Holidays
You don’t have to live locally to volunteer, both the National Trust and the RSPB offer working holidays here in the Lizard. We will put you up in local accommodation […]
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RSPB
The chough, is the much loved spiritual emblem for Cornwall and Cornish people. Since their historic natural return in 2001, choughs are now part of the scenery on the Lizard […]
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Natural England
Like other National Nature Reserves (NNRs) the Lizard’s NNR is a place for people; a place to enjoy nature, to take some exercise and to escape from the pressures […]
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National Trust
Coast and countryside volunteering with the National Trust enables you to get outdoors and play a vital role in maintaining the environment for everyone to enjoy. Our outdoor volunteers have really […]
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A heathland haven
The Lizard Peninsula is remarkable for its wealth of wildlife and the quality of its landscape. It is a designated Special Area of Conservation in recognition of its outstanding international […]
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Getting about
How can I get about? By foot and by bike are of course the best ways to enjoy the atmosphere and scenery. The map to have is the Ordnance Survey […]
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Accommodation
Where can I stay and what can I eat? You can find accommodation ranging from camping to fancy hotels, and food from pasties to glitzy meals, all with a local […]
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Beaches
Are there any great beaches? Of course – the beaches of The Lizard all have a character of their own – here is a good starting point for your explorations. […]
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Lizard Climate
What’s the weather like? Being surrounded by the sea the Lizard has what the scientists call a `mild oceanic climate`. This means less sharp differences between the seasons, and no […]
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Visiting the Lizard
Congratulations – you have chosen to visit The Lizard, or at least you are thinking about it and want to know more. So please be assured that the Lizard is […]
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