Botany Walk Come along and discover some of the amazing plants of Bicton Common, from tiny sundews that feed on insects, three types of heathers and what they tell you about the common, to the squelchy world of colourful bog-mosses, there is lots to be discovered. No need to book but please arrive in good […]
Forestry in a Heathland Landscape Managed woodland surrounds much of the Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve reaching out into the wider landscape. Plantations made up of conifers and native broadleaved compliment the heathland habitats which together provide for a number of plant and animal species. Join Rob Coventry, Head of Forestry and Reserves to hear […]
Wildlife Walk with the Wardens Join the South East Devon Wildlife Wardens for a guided nature walk exploring the Pebblebed Heaths. From birdlife to botany, discover how we care for this special landscape and the wildlife it supports. Bring your binoculars for a chance to spot the elusive Dartford Warbler. This is a free, family-friendly […]
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 […]