Toad Angels Return: Crossings Installed on Northumberland Coastal Route

Toad crossings are now on the Northumberland coast road. This is between Bamburgh and Seahouses. For ages, toads have moved to breed there and travel a kilometer to their pond. Cars often squash these toads each year.

A group called Seahouses Toads on Roads started helping toads last year. A national wildlife group also backs them. The group saved almost 800 toads last spring.

It is getting warmer, so patrols started again. Volunteers help toads cross the road safely and are even nicknamed “Toad Angels.” Road signs warn drivers about the toads.

One woman, Hayley Watson, saved many toads. People called her “Toad Girl” in 2023. Toads usually breed from March into the summer.

Claire Watson-Armstrong started the group last year. She wants more help at Monks House, and at other nearby sites. People can save toads from being killed on the road. The community can help lift toads, newts, and frogs. Alert the group if you see toads and drive slowly on the toad crossing road. Many did not know toads were there, as they travel to breed where they have for centuries.