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Description
A walk along the coast near Stanley including a range of scenery, habitats and views. Points of interest include a beach with Magellanic Penguin, a number of shipwrecks and plantlife. As well as views of Sparrow Cove, where the SS Great Britain (a former passenger steamship) was sunk. Guided tours can be taken by local operators.
Details
Access
Access can be found by taking a car ride from Stanley, the rest of the walk follows a track.
Terrain and Habitat
Beach , Sea , Plateau , GrasslandConditions
Rocky , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
Can be usefulGood birding season
SpringBest time to visit
SpringRoute
Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
Average walkAccessible by
Foot , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
YesExtra info
Photo Magellanic Penguins on a beach at Stanley by Michael Clarke Stuff, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Links
- SS Great Britain - Details of Sparrow Cove and a resting place of the SS Great Britain
- eBird Whalebone Cove Hotspot