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The Cornish word for Sand Dunes is
‘Towans’
To protect the wildlife and ensure everyone enjoys their time on the
Towans here are some simple guidelines.
 | Walk,
don’t ride – no vehicles, bikes
or horses are permitted on the Towans as wheels and hoofs damage the dune
vegetation and erode the soil. |
| Take
your litter home with you or put it in the bins provided.
- Please don’t leave it beside the bins. The Towans are very windy and
rubbish blows for miles into the countryside. |
| Fires,
BBQs and overnight camping are not permitted – fires and BBQs seriously damage the dune vegetation killing
areas for many years. During dry times the marram grass can easily catch
fire. Camping disturbs the nocturnal wildlife. Camp at the nearby campsites. |
| Be
a responsible dog owner – dog
fouling is killing rare plants, changing the habitats and is dangerous to
other dune users. Clean up after your dog and keep it under control. |
| Enjoy
the wildlife – do not disturb or
damage the things you see and keep to the paths. If you are quiet and
considerate you will see many more interesting things. |
It is illegal to…..
| Damage
any wild life or habitat on the Towans – the entire area is a
Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is protected by law. Damage
can occur from either direct harm or destruction of wildlife, or indirectly
through activities like dune boarding, all terrain skate boarding, fires or
dumping of rubbish and harmful substances. |
| Use
any type of fire arm on the Towans including air rifles – it is
dangerous for other users of the Towans and damaging to the wildlife. |
| Ride
motorcycles on the Towans – this damages the vegetation and is
dangerous to other users. |
If you have any concerns about activities on the Towans
please contact the local police on 08705 777444 or inform Cornwall County
Council on 01872 222000
Issues on the Towans
| Ragwort
– it has been agreed between the Cornwall County Council and other
statutory bodies that ragwort will not be pulled on the Towans unless it is
directly adjacent to grazing pasture. Please refrain from pulling ragwort
unless you are part of an agreed work party. |
| Litter
– Rangers and volunteers regularly collect litter from the Towans and
there are organised Litter picks throughout the year. Please feel free to
contribute to these efforts by collecting any litter you may see on your
walk and taking your litter home or putting it in the bins provided. |
| Conservation
– There are many conservation and environmental activities taking place on
the Towans and anyone and everyone is encouraged to get involved. Either
join in with some of the events advertised or contact the Community Liaison
Officer on 01872 552219 or sbyham@cornwall.gov.uk
for more details. |
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