The Lizard, Cornwall

Hayle Kimbro Pool

Pond landscape

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4.5

Wildland

Under 1 hour

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Why it's Wildland

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A small wetland on the Lizard with three shallow ponds and an unexpectedly notable dragonfly record: Britain’s first recorded Scarlet Dragonfly was found here in 1995.

Hayle Kimbro Pool earns its place for more than its quiet poolside setting. This is a compact wetland of three shallow ponds within the West Lizard SSSI, with aquatic plant communities and a notable history of dragonfly records. Access details are not established by the supplied evidence, so check before making the trip.

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The experience

A short, wildlife-focused stop centred on the wetland and its ponds. The supplied sources do not confirm public paths, facilities or a waymarked circuit, so establish access before setting out.

Things to do

Observe the three shallow ponds

The wetland comprises three shallow ponds. View them only from a route where access is permitted; the supplied sources do not establish a visitor path.

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Look for the wetland’s aquatic plants

The cited account names Common Spike-rush, Common Cottongrass, Water Mint and Marsh Pennywort among the site’s aquatic plant communities.

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A closer look at the wetland

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Confirm access arrangements before travelling.
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If access is permitted, spend a short visit observing the ponds and wetland vegetation from an appropriate public route.

Verified history

Hayle Kimbro Pool is a wetland on the Lizard, about 3 km south-east of Mullion and immediately north-east of Predannack airfield. The site consists of three shallow ponds and forms part of the West Lizard Site of Special Scientific Interest. It hosted Britain’s first recorded Scarlet Dragonfly in 1995; breeding evidence for Lesser Emperor was first detected here in Britain in 1999.

Hidden details

A pair of notable dragonfly records — The site is associated with Britain’s first recorded Scarlet Dragonfly in 1995 and the first detection of Lesser Emperor breeding evidence in Britain in 1999.

When to go

· Not established by the supplied sources.

The supplied sources do not establish seasonal visiting conditions or a best time to see wildlife.

Check local weather and ground conditions before travelling; the supplied sources do not describe current path conditions.

What to look for

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The wetland comprises three shallow ponds. The cited account lists Common Spike-rush, Common Cottongrass, Water Mint and Marsh Pennywort
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it also records the site’s connection with the first British Scarlet Dragonfly record in 1995 and breeding evidence for Lesser Emperor in 1999.

The story

Wetland wildlife and dragonfly records

Best time to go

Check current local conditions; the supplied sources do not establish a best season for visiting.

The supplied sources do not identify a reliably best time of day or season. Check local access and conditions before travelling.

How long to spend

Under 1 hour

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Opening & access

Public access and a visitor route are not confirmed by the supplied sources. Check access arrangements before visiting and do not cross private or restricted land. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.

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Accessibility

Access routes, surfaces and step-free provision are not confirmed. Check before visiting.