Sponsored Walk from New Quay to Cym Tydu, Ceredigion, West Wales, Sat 15th Sun 16th August 2009
Have a whale of a time whilst supporting the essential work of two leading whale and dolphin conservation charities ORCA (
Organisation Cetacea - Whales, Dolphins, Ocean Wildlife) and Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (
Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre) as we discover dolphins, porpoises, seals, seabirds and other amazing wildlife on the cliffs of idyllic West Wales!
This is so much more than just a sponsored walk! Instead, you will be thrilled and entertained along the way as we take in breathtaking scenery and look out for dolphins in one of the best places in Britain to see them from the shore!
On the walk there will be:
A team of guides positioned along the route to spot dolphins and porpoises, staying in radio contact with each other and local boats to maximise our chances of a sighting.
Activities and fascinating facts along the route for all of the family.
Discovery hotspots where you can find out more about marine wildlife and the sea.
An optional taxi service enabling you to choose a long or short walk before being returned to your starting point.
And theres so much more to do throughout the weekend!
Visit the Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre (CBMWC)
Take a boat trip to spot dolphins with Dolphin Survey Boat trips (booked through CBMWC)
Join us on our Saturday evening social (exact activity weather dependent)
Meet and chat with whale and dolphin experts from ORCA and CBMWC throughout the weekend.
Take in picturesque New Quay and the surrounding countryside and stunning coastline of Cardigan Bay.
Why support ORCA and CBMWC?
The Cardigan Bay Marine Wildlife Centre is located in the heart of New Quay in a heritage building overlooking the beautiful beach and harbour. It is a public information, education and research centre dedicated to raising awareness of the marine environment. The centre offers interpretive displays on a wide variety of marine wildlife with research focused on the important Bottlenose Dolphin population of Cardigan Bay. The centre is run primarily by volunteers and relies on charitable funds and donations to continue its important work.
ORCA is a marine conservation charity dedicated to forging links between people and the sea. ORCA is committed to the study of cetaceans and promoting their conservation through enthusing, inspiring and educating others. In the last two years the charitys Wildlife Officer Programme has seen tens of thousands of people travelling onboard ferries, cruise ships and other vessels inspired by marine wildlife and engaged with conservation issues, but your support is essential if we are to continue to develop this important awareness raising project.
How to get involved:
You can find more information at
Dolphin Discovery Weekend & Sponsored Walk
Please email Cait at
cait@orcaweb.org.uk as soon as possible so that we can gauge the number of participants in order to manage the event effectively for all. Having received your contact details we will send your sponsorship forms and more details.
To speak to our local event organiser, Elfyn Pugh, please phone 01654 703160 or 07759409101.
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