Social Strolls Free, friendly walks for anyone short on time, company, or confidence. Part of the Pebblebeds for All initiative, join one of our welcoming social strolls on the beautiful Pebblebed Heaths or Otter Estuary. These relaxed group walks take place on the last Thursday of every month, offering a great opportunity to enjoy new […]
Visitors to the Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve can hire an all-terrain Tramper vehicle for their visit on specific dates as part of a new initiative. They are available through a partnership with Countryside Mobility, a charity initiative to make countryside sites more accessible to all. Find out more about this pop up initiative and […]
Archaeological Guided Walk – The Prehistoric Pebblebeds Join Cressida Whitton from Devon County Historic Environment Team to discover how our ancestors lived on the prehistoric heaths. Join an archaeology guided walk to discover more about Woodbury Castle Iron Age Hillfort and the nearby Bronze Age Barrows. This event is free but booking is essential, to […]
Bat Walk Armed with bat detectors, we will join Sarah from Devon Bat Group to discover the night time wildlife of the heaths. Sarah will share her knowledge of these fascinating creatures with an evening promising to be an unforgettable experience! This event is free but booking is essential, to book please click here. For more […]
Otter Valley Association – “Northern Heaths and River” A Heath Week walk: northwest via Benchams, Harpford Common, Woolcombes and Aylesbeare Common to Joneys Cross (for a coffee stop and see the Heath Week displays); return south-easterly over Colaton Raleigh common via Stoneyford, Naps Lane, Yonder Hill and the riverside path back to Newton Poppleford. We […]
Pond Dipping Drop in at Twin Ponds on Aylesbeare common where RSPB staff and volunteers will be stationed for pond dipping activities all day. No need to book, just drop-in between 11am-2pm. Pond dipping equipment provided. For more information about the RSPB and Aylesbeare Common click here. Event Details Date: Friday 31st July 2026 […]
Butterfly Walk Discover local butterflies with the RSPB team on a guided walk through the heaths and woodland ride. Learn to spot different species on the wing in July plus any other insects we may encounter. A perfect outing for nature lovers of all ages! This event is free but booking via email is appreciated. […]
Moths and Nightjars Join the RSPB for a wonderful evening: take a walk with us around the reserve, looking and listening to nightjars. We end the walk in brilliant style at our luminescent moth traps, watching as the moths arrive, live, through the evening, where we get amazing close ups of these beautiful insects. This […]
Otter Estuary Ranger Walk Leisurely walk around the footpaths of the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve with stops to take in the sights and sounds of the reserve. Learn about the wildlife that uses the estuary and what you can expect to see from month to month. Following the completion of the Lower Otter Restoration Project, […]
Visitors to the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve can hire an all-terrain Tramper vehicle for their visit on specific dates as part of a new initiative. They are available through a partnership with Countryside Mobility, a charity initiative to make countryside sites more accessible to all. Find out more about this pop up initiative and the […]