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Rockpool Ramble

Rockpool Ramble - St Ives

Location:
Smeaton's Pier, St Ives, Smeaton's Pier, The Wharf, St Ives, TR26 1PS, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1PS
Join marine experts from Cornwall Wildlife Trust for our Rockpool Ramble in St Ives.
Do you like to explore the shore looking for marine wildlife?
Then this is the activity for you!
Come along for a rockpooling adventure in search of some of Cornwall's magnificent marine species.

Event details

Meeting point

Old Quay Beach, Smeaton's Pier, St Ives Harbour, TR26 1LP
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Date

Time
12:00pm - 2:00pm
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About the event

We invite you to join us and St Ives Bay Marine Group on a FREE Rockpool Ramble at Old Quay Beach by St Ives Harbour.

Join marine experts from Cornwall Wildlife Trust to explore the shore and learn about the fantastic marine life in your local area.

From sensational seaweeds to amazing anenomes and cracking crabs, we’ll be recording all the species we find.

Meet us on Smeaton’s Pier at 12pm to start the adventure.

Make sure to wrap up warm and wear appropriate footwear for rockpooling – we recommend wellies or wetsuit boots. NO FLIP FLOPS ALLOWED.

All are welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Parking available at various St Ives car parks although we recommend using public transport.

For any further information, or to discuss any additional needs, please contact Katie Bellman at katie.bellman@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk

This event has been funded by Your Shore.

Booking

Price

FREE

Suitable for

Families, Children, Adults, Experts, Beginners

Know before you go

Dogs

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Assistance dogs only
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Mobility

Please note that this event is not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility due to the uneven terrain on the shore and the access down to the beach.

There are public toilets located on the West Pier of the harbour and close to Smeaton’s Pier. There are multiple cafes and restaurants close by.

 

It is not compulsory to participate for the full two hours although we ask that you arrive at the start time for our safety briefing.
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Wheelchair access

No
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Hearing loop

No
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What to bring

Bring wrap warm layers, waterproofs and wear appropriate footwear for rockpooling – we recommend wellies or wetsuit boots. NO FLIP FLOPS ALLOWED.

Also a rockpool guide if you have one.
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Parking information

Parking available at various St Ives car parks although we recommend using public transport.
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Bicycle parking

Yes
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Facilities

Toilets
Shop
Cafe/refreshments
Picnic area
Accessible toilet

Contact us

Katie Bellman
Contact email: katie.bellman@cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk