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Destination Cornwall - Uniquely Daily
Nature Information Sources
Camel Estuary Advisory Group
Contact for information on the Camel Estuary Initiative.
Tel: 01841 532239
Padstow
Camel Valley Volunteers
Nature Conservation. Birds. Walks.
The volunteers have a wide-ranging expertise, enthusiasm for conservation, a desire to share their knowledge and are keen to learn more. Tasks, training days and events are run throughout the year centred on the Camel Trail. New members welcome.
Tel: 01208 814466
Cornish Birds of PreyNature. Birds. Courses. Educational. Fishing.
Twice daily show of birds flying free in falconry displays.
Tel: 01637 880544
Seven days a week. 10 am to 6 pm. Falconry displays at 12 noon and 2.30 pm. Meadowside Fishery. Walks.
Cornwall Birdwatching and Preservation Society
Nature. Birds.
Owns two sanctuaries and leases the rights over reservoirs where wildfowl and waders feed.
Tel: 01208 814466
Cornwall Trust for Nature Conservation
Owns, leases or manages 28 nature reserves in Cornwall covering 3,000 acres.
Tel: 01872 73939
Cornwall Archaeological Unit
Nature. Archaeology.
Historical remains - Report new finds as quickly as possible to help preserve fragile artefacts.
Tel: 01872 323603
Truro
Cornwall Bat Group
Nature. Bats. Info
Contact: John Page
Tel: 01736 262550
Cornwall Bird Watching and Preservation SocietyNature. Birds.
Founded in 1931 the Society has an active membership recording and publishing valuable information on the County's birdlife. The society runs outings, operates a number of hides and owns Walmsley Sanctuary.
Tel: 01326 290981
Cornwall Birdwatching and Preservation Society
Nature.Birds.
Owns two sanctuaries and leases the rights over reservoirs where wildfowl and waders feed.
Tel: 01208 814466
Cornwall Sea FisheriesNature. Info.
Tel: 01736 369817
Truro
Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Registered Charity Name - Cornwall Trust For Nature Conservation Ltd. Registered Charity Number - 214929.
Affiliated to The Wildlife Trusts .Tel: 01872 273939 Fax: 01872 225476 Five Acres, Allett, Truro
English Nature - Cornwall Office
Nature. Info. Cornwall office of English Nature.
Tel: 01872 262550
Trevint House, Strangways Villas, Truro
Environmental Agency Emergency Hotline
Environment. Info. 24 hour emergency number for reporting all environmental incidents relating to air, land and water.
Tel: 0800 807060
Helford Voluntary Marine Conservation Area
Wildlife. Conservation. See Wildlife Areas . Contact co-ordinator - Cornwall Wildlife Trust.
Tel: 01872 273939
Landfall Walks Books
Nature. Walking. Publications. Mail Order. Landfall Walks Books provide detailed directions, lots of background information and sketch maps for round walks in the County.
Tel: 01872 862581
Penpol, Devoran, Truro
National Trust - Cornwall Regional Office
Nature. Walking. Info. Publications. The Trust produce a range of 22 booklets which introduce the third of the Cornish Coastline now in its protection.
Tel: 01208 74281
Cornwall Regional Office, Lanhydrock House, Bodmin
Nature Conservancy Council
Nature. Info. SSIs. Has listed over 60 Cornish sites as being of Special Scientific Interest.
Tel: 01872 865261
National Trust
Owns over 100 miles of the Cornish coast as well as key natural sites like inland woodlands.
Tel: 01208 74281
Ramblers Association
Tel: 01872 501488
North Cornwall Heritage and Countryside Service
Nature. Information. Run Polzeath Voluntary Marine Wildlife Area.
Tel: 01208 74121 ext. 239
Padstow Harbour Office
Nature. Ports. Camel Estuary Initiative information. Published the Camel Estuary Management Plan on behalf of the many users of the estuary.
Tel: 01841 532239
Padstow
Polzeath Voluntary Marine Wildlife AreaNature. Info. For information on the Polzeath Voluntary Wildlife Area.
Tel: 01208 863181
Bodmin
RSPB - Cornwall
For information on Birdwatching at Godrevy and other sites.
01736 711682
SE Cornwall Discovery Centre
Nature. Information. For information on aspects of nature conservation, walks and general information.
Tel: 01503 263266
Millpool, Looe
Tamar Valley Countryside Service
Nature. Walking. Railway. A selection of family walks from the stations along the Tamar Valley.
Tel: 01752 696128
Lopwell Camping Barn, Roborough, Plymouth
The Camel Trail
Nature. Birds. Walking. Cycling. Riding. CCC owns and manages the trail from Padstow to Boscarne. Much of the area is of great landscape value, and the estuary itself is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The Camel Trail is an accessible recreational route running from Wenford to Padstow.
CAMEL TRAIL & WILDLIFE SHOP
Eddystone Road, Wadebridge Tel: 01208 812883
Maps. Books. Binoculars. Souvenir.
COLLIFORD LAKE PARKSt. Neot, Cardinham Tel: 01208 821469
DODMAN-FAL ESTUARY SERVICE
Tel: 01872 323608
Roseland countryside service. Events.
HERITAGE COAST ST. AGNES to NEWQUAY
Tel: 01637 851889
Countryside Management Service. Events.
LIZARD COUNTRYSIDE CENTRETrelowarren, Mawgan, Helston Tel: 01326 221661
Interactive exhibition. Natural history.
ST. JOHN'S LAKESt. John, Torpoint. Bird watching.
TEHIDY COUNTRY PARK
Tehidy, Camborne Tel: 01209 714494
WEMBURY MARINE CENTRE
Church Road, Wembury, Plymouth Tel: 01752 862538