Budleigh Runners 5km Casual Run Friday sees a very relaxed and sociable run which will loop back or stop and wait for everyone, keeping the group together. They have coffee and cake afterwards in Wesleys too! Budleigh Runners host a range of weekly runs where anyone is welcome. You are welcome to come along for […]
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 […]
Discover the Wild Through World-Class Optics at Otter Estuary Nature Reserve With South West Optics, Swarovski, Kowa, HIKMICRO, Leica, Vortex and Opticron Friday 23rd – Saturday 24th October South West Optics is delighted to invite birders, wildlife enthusiasts, and outdoor explorers to a two-day optics showcase at Otter Estuary Nature Reserve. Running from Friday […]
Waggy Walk Join Julie from Devon Loves Dogs alongside the Otter Estuary Ranger, Rick for a fun, free sociable group guided walk across the stunning heaths! Bring your pup along to sniff, run and play as we explore and understand this fascinating site whilst meeting other local dog lovers. Walks last for roughly 1 hour […]
Otter Estuary; A Home to Breeding Ospreys? Join Otter Estuary Ranger, Rick Lockwood and guest speaker Seb Loram from the Devon Osprey Partnership for an inspiring evening exploring the wildlife and future conservation of our remarkable estuary. Hear how thousands of birds depend on the estuary each year to rest and refuel during their incredible […]
Otter Estuary Discovery Day Join the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust for a full day of exploration, walks and wildlife discovery, celebrating the wonderful natural environment of the Otter Estuary. Visit The Holt throughout the day for refreshments, pick up an Otter Estuary Family Discovery Trail for younger visitors, and discover more about the wildlife and […]
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 […]
Botany Walk The breaching of the flood embankment near Budleigh Salterton in October 2023 marked the completion of the Lower Otter Restoration Project. With the breach completed, tidal waters returned to the lower Otter valley for the first time in over 200 years. Since then the vegetation has been evolving rapidly with freshwater habitats and […]
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 […]