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Glow worm walk

Location:
Penhale Dunes Events, Penhale Dunes, Perranporth, , Cornwall, TR6 0AQ
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Join us for a special evening walk through the stunning Penhale Dunes, led by an expert from Buglife.

Event details

Meeting point

First car park on the right as you turn into Perran Sands holiday park. What 3 words: ///ambitions.rant.tonight
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Date

Time
10:00am - 11:30am
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About the event

As night falls, we'll search for one of the UK's most enchanting nocturnal insects — the glow worm. Learn all about their fascinating life cycle, why they glow, and how Buglife is working to protect these incredible creatures.

Starting at 10pm and finishing at 11.30pm

  • Led by Hannah Barnikel (Penhale Dunes ranger) and Will Hawkes (Buglife conservation officer)
  • Meet at Perran sands car park (first one on the right) 
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Environment: unsteady sand dunes, tussocky gass, stinging nettles, doo poo - please wear sturdy footwear and warm layers. Please bring a torch with you - phone torches will be fine. 

Booking

Suitable for

Families, Adults, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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No dogs permitted
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Mobility

No toilet facilities. Uneven, sandy/grassy terrain 1.5 hours. Hard to tell how much distance we will cover but be prepared to walk to find glow worms!

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Wheelchair access

No
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Hearing loop

No
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What to bring

  • sturdy footwear
  • warm layers
  • torch
  • water
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Parking information

Parking in the car park at Perran Sands

Contact us

Hannah Barnikel
Contact number: 07786271029
Contact email: hannah.barnikel@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk