Canal Safari

Take a walk on the wild side along the Montgomery Canal in Wales. An interactive dual language app designed to inform and inspire visitors to the Montgomery Canal about the wildlife that can be found there whatever the season; from Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust, one of 46 independent Wildlife Trusts across the UK who are working for an environment rich in wildlife for everyone. The Welsh stretch of the Montgomery Canal, which runs 24 miles from Llanymynech via Welshpool to Newtown, is one of the most important canals for nature in the UK, with Otters, Water Voles, Kingfishers, rare aquatic plants and special dragonflies found here. Canal Safari enables visitors to discover more about the waterway’s wildlife, with a simple illustrative map to help them navigate; points of interest; species photographs, descriptions and identification tips so they can spot, identify and record what they see; and fun quizzes so they can test their knowledge. - Use the app when you’re out and about, no internet connection needed - Family-friendly and easy to use - Bilingual app that can be used in English or Welsh - Use the illustrative map to explore all 24 miles of the canal in Wales - Packed with beautiful photographs and informative descriptions - A-Z guide of the canal’s flora and fauna - Fun and educational quizzes about the canal’s wildlife - iRecord integration to make recording wildlife sightings a breeze - Track your steps - Share your sightings to social media - A user account will allow you to keep track of your wildlife sightings