Join a small group of like minded people on a spectacular North Cornish coastal farm to find badgers during an exciting nocturnal trail, see and learn of the conservation management taking place on this special farm and have guided access into 2 large reserves.
Meals will be in the farms highly acclaimed restaurant.
Much wildlife may be seen including Birds of Prey, Seals, Badgers
and Dormice, Basking Sharks and Dolphins.
Wildlife Breaks - 2007
April: 27 th – 29 th
May: 11 th – 13 th
June: 8-11 th
July: 6-8 th
September: 14 – 16 th
October: 12 – 14 th
November 2-7 th
- Cost per person = £230
- 5 day break £450/person
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Wild flora and fauna at Trevigue is abundant throughout the year; here is a brief guide to what you might be most likely to see.
During the winter months i.e. mid September to late March, spectacular wildlife is to be seen:
White coated seal pups can be seen on the beaches, suckling their mothers during the Autumn months.
Badgers are easily observed right up until the end of the year. (May to November is the best time)
The cool winter/early spring months are a great time to see groups of seals from the cliffs at Trevigue whilst they are moulting.
Spring/late winter and early summer is a fantastic time to see the hedges, verges and ancient woodland around the farm alive with flowers. From late January (Snow Drops), February (Daffodils), March (Primroses), April (Bluebells)
Swallows seem to return earlier each year and are numerous by mid/late April. Great fun is also to be had looking for young badger cubs who are venturing above ground and are more bold than their wary older relatives.
Mid-summer is my favourite time of year with badger cubs at their most confident and curious; together with the remarkable spectacle of the numerous fluorescent green lights of glow worms.
During the summer of 2005 I observed more basking sharks than ever before from the cliff tops – another sign of Global Warming, as they follow plankton further North. (May – September is the best time to see sharks).
During early Summer many wonderful sea birds, including Guillemotts, Razorbills and Puffins are to be found in the immediate area.
Another spectacle of summer is the sight of Roe Deer bucks chasing does during the rutting season.
Cost per person £230.00
*5 day break: £450/person
If these dates are not convenient please contact us to arrange alternatives not listed. BREAKS CAN BE ANY LENGTH DESIRED.
All meals are included during your stay as well as cosy log fires in our traditional cottages & 16th Century Farmhouse accommodation.
Typical weekend break:
Friday: Evening relaxation
Dinner
Talk by Francis Crocker - resident conservationist
Evening stroll which may include sightings of badgers
owls and bats etc.
(Badgers were seen on more than 85% of walks in 2004).
Saturday: Breakfast
Farm Conservation walk
Lunch
Buckator Nature Reserve
Dinner in Farm Restaurant. (Click here for sample menu)
Sunday: Breakfast
Guided exploration of woodland nature reserve
(including dormouse box check)
Lunch
Depart
Buckator Nature Reserve
- Ancient slate quarries and workings.
- Large area of coastal heathland
- Wildlife conservation management.
- Highest cliffs in Cornwall.
- NFU President's award 2000 & 2001 Conservation Farmland Biodiversity
- 1996 English Nature SSSI Award
- FWAG Otter Trophy for good farming with conservation.
- Perhaps the best wildlife viewing in the West Country
The most scenic reserve in the South West.
Great care is taken to avoid disturbance to wildlife
Highlights of the walks include Birds of Prey, Badgers and Seals.
Francis Crocker has lived and worked together with his family at Trevigue for the past 25 years. During this time he has led hundreds
of guided walks and wildlife watching events.
A secluded beach - "The Strangles" is located below the farm and a walk to see the unique geology of the area including spectacular sea stacks and wave cut arches, plus the strong possibility of Grey Seals and Dolphins is recommended.
A stay in one of our luxurious cottages on the farm will leave guests feeling refreshed after a relaxing wildlife experience
of which most people only dream.
To reserve your break/holiday please complete the form below
and we will get back to you to confirm your booking. Thank you.
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