Meet The Teams

Join Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust at Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club to celebrate the changing beauty of the Otter Estuary! Visit the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust and Clinton Devon Estate’s ‘Heaths to Sea’ project teams to find out more about the estuary and how its changed over the past year and thoughts of the future…

The Otter Valley Association (OVA) will also be discussing all things water quality and Devon Osprey Partnership will be discussing how you can support Ospreys to return to Devon as breeding birds after a 200-year absence.

There will also be opportunities to explore the reserve with the Otter Estuary ranger, Rick Lockwood, on a ranger walk, join Dr Sam Bridgewater on the Heaths To Sea Project Walk  and explore the reserve yourself on a self-guided trail.

Throughout the day, The Holt Bar and Terrace will also be open to treat yourself to some refreshments while admiring the birds eye view of the estuary, so join us for day of otterly beautiful landscapes and the chance to further connect with life on the estuary.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
• Time: 11:00-15:00
• Location: Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club
  W3W: difficult.glad.seashell
  Grid Reference: SY 07019 83134

Know before you go…

Dogs on leads welcome.

Concessions, disabled toilets and lifts are all available at the cricket club but if you wish to discuss accessibility for this walk please contact [email protected]

This event is organised as part of Wetland Weekender 2025. Wetland Weekender celebrates the renewed beauty of the Otter Estuary with a weekend full of activities that highlight the estuary’s vibrant ecology, rich history, and unique recreational opportunities. You’ll have a chance to immerse yourself in invigorating guided walks that take you through the heart of the estuary, enlightening sessions that share captivating tales of the area’s past, and a variety of fun-filled activities suitable for visitors of all ages. What’s even better? All these activities are completely FREE! Don’t miss this chance to explore and appreciate the beauty of the Otter Estuary in a unique and engaging way.

This event is organised by the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust which is supported through funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Thanks to National Lottery Players