Wildlife overview
Samphire Hoe has a variety of habitats and is surrounded by sea on one side and cliffs on the other.You can discover and enjoy a wide range of wildlife at any time of the year. A network of footpaths allow visitors to walk around the Hoe and observe the wildlife.
In July 2012, Samphire Hoe received a Green Flag Award for the 8th year running recognising that the Hoe has achieved the national standard for parks and green space in England and Wales.
It is home to many species of wildlife such as over 200 species of plants, including the rare early spider orchid, 208 species of bird and 30 of butterfly have been recorded.
Samphire Hoe is a new area of land. So different species are colonising and being discovered every year as the habitats develop and change.