8 Marine Animals to Spot on the South West Coast Path
To celebrate National Marine Week (27 July – 11 August), we’ve compiled a list of 8 marine animals to look out for on your SWCP wanders.
Category: Wildlife
Celebrating butterflies during National Insect Week
This National Insect Week (24th-30th June) we spoke to University of Cambridge Master’s student, Alex Petter, about species of butterfly to look out for on the South West Coast Path.
The Turn of the Season – Autumn Hiking on the SWCP
As we enter a new season, we reflect on the changing landscape and wildlife that emerges throughout the autumn months. As the days shorten and the temperature dips, we’ve shared some handy tips to help get you trail-ready for autumn.
Keep your eyes peeled this summer!
Every year, the Marine Conservation Society and citizen scientists, like you, are on the lookout for jellyfish and marine turtles around the UK. From May-September, jellyfish arrive in UK waters in their hundreds, attracting turtles to feed here, too. If you spot jellyfish or turtles on your trip to the coast this summer, the Marine Conservation Society want to hear all about it.
The South West Coast Path 