Where wildlife thrives & where people belong
Caring for the Pebblebed Heaths and Otter Estuary, today and for generations to come.
The Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust works to protect two of Devon’s most treasured natural landscapes.
We steward these rare heathlands and the dynamic Otter Estuary so that wildlife can flourish, ecosystems remain resilient, and people of all ages can enjoy, learn from, and feel connected to nature.
Our vision is simple: landscapes whose special qualities are understood and valued; where nature adapts and thrives; and where everyone can find space for recreation, health and discover, now into the future.
Plan your visit
Pebblebed Heaths
Whether you are out for a walk, or enjoying the reserve on your bike or horse, use this page to make sure you know before you go.
Otter Estuary
Find out more about access and facilities at the Otter Estuary to help you enjoy your visit.
Meet our wildlife
The Pebblebed Heaths and Otter Estuary nature reserves are a haven for wildlife. Find out more about what species can be found on the reserve throughout the year.
Support our work
We imagine a landscape where rare habitats and wildlife can flourish in a changing climate, and where people can find space to breathe, learn, and reconnect with nature.
With your support, we can continue caring for these remarkable places for generations to come.
Discover the trails, habitats and special places across the Pebblebed Heaths and Otter Estuary.
Latest news
Stay updated with our recent articles and insights.
Celebrating the Dedication of our Volunteer Cassandra
For many years, Cassandra has been one of the quiet driving forces behind the conservation work taking place across the Pebblebed Heaths. Steady, skilled, and endlessly generous with her time, Cassandra embodies the very best of what volunteer-led stewardship can achieve…
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Becoming a Friend of the Common is one of the easiest and most meaningful ways to support the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust.
Whether you visit often, live locally, or simply love these landscapes from afar, we’d love to keep in touch.