Bradda Head Nature Trail - Information Point Number 10

Information Point Number 10 (Approximately 305 paces)

Here, turn down to meet the path along the cliff (although you can continue to either Milner’s Tower or the Bradda Head mines viewpoint). 

As you go along the path you may notice a typical mixture of heath plants. Those of cliffs, such as Thrift and Sea-Campion mixing with Heather and Gorse. Notice that where erosion has occurred on the bank, mosses first become established, then deep-rooted plants spread inwards from the sides, until the area is again stable and shallow-rooted plants can then find a hold.

Lichens are plentiful on the exposed rocks, as T.E. Brown observed. The commoner species include: Ramalina siliquosa

Cetrara glauca
Usnea subfloridana
Xanthora parietina
R. subfarinosa
Hypogymnia physodes - on heather

Bright yellow lichen – Maritime Sunburst

Small sage green fronds – Sea Ivory

Lizards can sometimes be seen on the rocks and paths.

Now go to Information Point Number 11 (Approximately 220 paces)