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• Unique photography project reflects on importance of open spaces

  Friday 17
  July

  As lockdown restrictions are eased, the importance of having access to open spaces has never been more apparent, and now a unique photography project is aiming to tap into people’s new or long-held…

• Pebblebed Heaths, providing space for exercise when people need it most.

  Wednesday 01
  July

  For many local people, the commons are the go-to place for regular “air and exercise”. The value of this space – to escape from a troubled world, clear the head and experience nature – has become…

• Have your say on proposals to improve visitor access and protect wildlife on East Devon’s Pebblebed Heaths

  Monday 30
  September

  Residents and visitors are asked to share their views on proposals to enhance their experience and protect the wildlife at the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, locally known as Woodbury Common. The…

• Heath Week returns to the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths

  Tuesday 23
  July

  Heath Week is once again returning to the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, from Sunday 28th July to Saturday 3rd August, celebrating the heaths’ wildlife, geology, history and recreational use. The…

• Commercial dog walkers lead by example at conservation site

  Tuesday 04
  June

  Licenced commercial dog walkers are working with the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust to encourage responsible dog walking at the 1,100-hectare conservation site. There are 18…

• Thanks to Pebblebed dog walkers for picking up after their pets

  Tuesday 19
  March

  A whopping 40 tonnes of dog poop has been collected across Woodbury Common since a dog walking code of conduct was launched a year ago.   The Pebblebed Dog Code highlights simple ways…

• Historical military live grenade throwing to return to the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths this spring

  Thursday 14
  February

  A core component of the Royal Marines’ close combat training will return to the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths near Exeter this spring. Since the 1950s live grenade throwing has taken place at a…

• Driver cautioned after off-roading across a protected prehistoric hillfort

  Monday 04
  February

  Historic England and the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust are working closely with Devon and Cornwall Police to protect the newly repaired remains of Woodbury Castle from damage by illegal…