A chance to look after the most southerly farm on the British mainland is on offer from the National Trust.

Tregullas farm, sitting on the tip of the Lizard was acquired by the trust in the early 1990s, and is closely linked to the local community of the Lizard as well as providing much of the feeding ground for the first breeding pair of Cornish choughs in the county.

Situated either side of the footpath to Lizard Point, hundreds of thousands of visitors pass through the farm on their way to the most southerly point The new tenant farmer, who can choose between an initial 10 and 20 year tenancy needs to be someone who wants to be a part of the community, and understands the importance of the farm for people as well as wildlife and who can run a successful business.

Alastair Cameron, the National Trust's property manager for the Lizard, said: “The farm is on the edge of Lizard village and so when the previous tenant left, the Trust took the time to listen to what the local community wanted from the land on their doorstep and to give them an opportunity to be involved in its future.

“We found that most people wanted a working farm, that wildlife, access and views were important and that people were really interested in being able to buy local food, so now we are looking for a new tenant who wants to work with the local community and ourselves to help make the most of this opportunity.”

Justin Whitehouse, Head Ranger for the Lizard added: “We want Tregullas farm to be a 'flagship' farm for the Trust, demonstrating that farming with high conservation standards can achieved in a profitable and sustainable way, benefiting wildlife, the community and visitors and producing quality local produce.”

Tenancy of the 96.6 hectare Tregullas Farm includes a house and buildings and the farm, which has a Higher Level Stewardship agreement, needs to be managed as an arable and livestock farm.

The deadline for applications is Friday, November 9.

For further information on applying for this tenancy please see www.nationaltrust.org.uk/farmstolet