Life on the Edge Glow Worm Hunt

Overbecks car park, Sharpitor, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8LW

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Join South Devon AONB and naturalist John Walters for a special night hike looking for glow worms, some of our most magical creatures.

This event is organised by the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty team, as part of the Life on the Edge project, support by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Booking - essential
Suitable for - Adults an dyoung people aged 14+ (under 18s need to be accompanied by a paying adult)
Dogs - not permitted
Mobility - involves walking over uneven paths and a climb up the headland
Wheelchair access - No

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£2 (includes Ticketsource fee)

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Park at National Trust Overbecks car park

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