Nature Trail

The nature trail was designed as a walk through the Chine with numbered stopping places, or stations. Pick up a map from the kiosk or gift shop, from which features of particular interest may be seen. The notes which may be found on the nature trail leaflet draw your attention to these special features.

As well as a host of flowering and non-flowering plants, the Chine has a variety of trees and shrubs including wych, elm, sycamore, alder, elder and beech. Evergreen rhododendrons grow in profusion along the Chine’s steep sides.

During your trail you may also see birds and animals including grey wagtails, Island-bred chipmunks, rescue birds such as cockatiels, Meyers parrots, Senegal parrots, Asian blue quails and Chinese golden pheasants. You may also see a kestrel on or near the cliffs.

In certain areas of the Chine there is more light which encourages a variety of flowering plants which in turn attract many species of butterfly. The stream and ponds with their moist banks and bog plants are a good habitat for dragonflies.

You may even see a red squirrel. The Chine is very attractive for these animals, with its vast amounts of food and safe and secure cover.