Toad Patrol | The Perilous Path

Toad Patrol | The Perilous Path

From Wild Tales | Nature Podcast by National Trust

April 1, 2026 · 16 min

About this episode

The episode explores the efforts of the Charlcombe Lane Toad Patrol to protect toads during their migration to breeding ponds.

As winter turns to spring , toads, frogs and newts across Britain begin their annual journey, making their way back to the ponds where they breed. For many, that journey means crossing busy roads and not all of them make it to the other side. In this episode of Wild Tales, we spend the night with the Charlcombe Lane Toad Patrol, discovering the dedication and determination it takes to give these remarkable animals a fighting chance. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Production: Narrator: Rosie Holdsworth Producer and sound designer: Nikki Ruck photo courtesy : Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group With thanks to Mike Collins, Sheila Gundry, Lance, Lucy and Angela from the Charlcombe Lane Toad Group Discover more: https://www.froglife.org/what-we-do/toads-on-roads/how-to-become-a-toad-patroller/

People in this episode

Host: Rosie Holdsworth

Topics covered

  • toads
  • wildlife conservation
  • animal rescue
  • road safety
  • spring migration

Keywords

  • toads
  • frogs
  • newts
  • migration
  • road safety
  • conservation
  • wildlife
  • animal rescue

Sponsors

Cotswold Outdoor

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group, Froglife

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