1) Ellerhayes Activity Tree One of our favourite places for a family walk, as it great for children and dogs alike, the Activity Tree above Ellerhayes Bridge is a brilliant playground made form natural materials. The views are far reaching so you feel like you're swinging at the top of the world! If you want … Continue reading Four Fab Rope Swing Spots
White Cross, East Hill
White Cross Car Park is located at the very end of East Hill Strips. Found by following the Sidmouth Road out of Ottery St Mary towards Putts Corner, and following the signs to your right into East Hill Strips. The car park is located at the very end of the road. Managed by the Forestry … Continue reading White Cross, East Hill
Five Family Cycle Paths in Devon
1) The Great Western Canal Country Park This path can be broken into sections and can incorporate National Cycle Network Route 3 too. There are lots of options for refreshments and parkin g depending on how far you want to go. Bike hire is available too. Read about our adventures here. 2) The Granite Trail … Continue reading Five Family Cycle Paths in Devon
Fab February Half Term Ideas on the Cheap!
Celebrate Chinese New Year with the University of Exeter on Sunday 17th. the celebrations start at 1pm in the city centre for a parade, ending up with campus based up activities until the evening. The afternoon will be rounded off with a fireworks display at 6.30pm All FREE to attend. River Dart Country Park has … Continue reading Fab February Half Term Ideas on the Cheap!
Ice Skating at Eden
Snowdrops around Exeter
On all of my recent walks lately, I've been thrilled to see little signs of spring. There is so much more wildlife around, the bird song is noticeably more varied and cheerier than it was, and there are pretty little flowers decorating the hedgerows! Snowdrops have arrived and shown us that lighter days and warmer … Continue reading Snowdrops around Exeter
West Hill Wander
West Hill is known as a 'woodland village,' and is easily reached off the A30. There are lots of footpaths and woods to explore, with the river walks of Ottery St Mary and Tipton St John close by too.This 2km stroll is perfect for getting out into the countryside when you haven't got too much … Continue reading West Hill Wander
Family Cycling from Tiverton
The Grand Western Canal Country Park is a fantastic place to visit - the towpath is flat and suitable for pushchairs, bikes and wheelchairs, and there are several free car parks and access points along it's route. The canal basin in Tiverton provides a pay and display car park, a visitor's centre, a tea room … Continue reading Family Cycling from Tiverton
Dinosaur Park, Exmouth
Ivan’s Café, Halberton
This fab café is on the site of Halberton Court Farm Shop, and is easily found between Tiverton and the Halberton. It's perfect as part of a walk or cycle along the Grand Western Canal, and could be a start and stop point for a loop like the Swan's Neck Circular. There are cycle racks … Continue reading Ivan’s Café, Halberton
