Whiteford Point Day Course
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This course will focus on the outstanding coastline, marshland, dunes and woodlands of Whiteford point. The three kilometre stretch of sand that curves gently from the cliffs of Broughton Bay towards the poetically isolated Whiteford Lighthouse is one of the quietest spots on the Gower Peninsula . This quiet area of gower has a great variety of habitats and photographic opportunities. Whiteford (pronounced Witford), its name being corrupted from the Viking word Hvit Fford, is a large expanse of sand, dune, forest and estuary. Owned by The National Trust, this peninsula-in-miniature is a Nature Reserve and provides an excellent opportunity of witnessing how the environment transforms naturally from one habitat to another. In April there are large numbers of yellow flag iris around on the marsh side of the point which provide plenty of photographic opportunities, from plant portraits to landscape views.
Flora and Fauna
Birds - Oystercatcher, Shelduck, Robin, Stonechat, Lapwing
Raptors - buzzard, marsh harrier, hobby, peregrine
Mammals - rabbit, fox, semi wild horses
Plants - Marsh orchids, sea holly, hawthorn, fungi
Difficulty level
- Moderate - this trip is suitable for anyone with a reasonable level of fitness. It involves walks over predominately flat ground, but walking on soft sand can be tiring, and the path leading to the beach can be steep in places with the ground being muddy, covered in stones or bare earth.
What's included
- Photographic guidance and instruction
- Guidance around Whiteford point
What's excluded
- Transportation to Whiteford point
- Lunch, drinks or other meals
- Personal insurance - please ensure that you are covered for travel, medical and personal accident risk
- Camera insurance - it is all ways wise to have your equipment fully insured
- Additional personal expenditure e.g. souvenirs, drinks, additional food or other purchases
Number of Participants
The course is limited to a maximum of six participants. This ensures maximum benefits for all participants taking part.
Cost of course
- £25.00
Deposit required
- £25.00
Course Dates
- Saturday 24th April 2010
Where to Meet
- We will meet at the Whiteford Point car park in Cwm Ivy, Gower at 8.00am.
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