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 book please click here.

For more information about Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust click here.

Event Details

• Date: Thursday 30th July 2026
• Time: 11:00-12:00
• Location: Woodbury Castle Car Park
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  Grid Reference: SY 03236 87232
  OR
  Estuary View Car Park
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  Grid Reference: SY 03176 87230

This activity will start at Woodbury Castle but if Woodbury Castle car park is full, please use the bigger Estuary View Car Park, immediately apposite and cross the road with care.

Know before you go…

Suitable for adults and older teenagers.

Dress for the weather, sturdy footwear recommended for uneven terrain at site.

Dogs on leads welcome.

The walk mostly flat, but there is uneven ground and some steps to ramparts on the walk and will include standing for short periods of time. If you have any queries around accessibility please contact email [email protected].

No prior knowledge required.

This event is organised as part of Heath Week 2026. Heath Week celebrates our heathland heritage with a week of events reflecting the ecology, history and recreational importance of the Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve. Enjoy walks, talks and activities for all ages and interests many of them free or by donation. Find out more about Heath Week here.

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