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
Cafe 3 Sixty
Cafe 3 Sixty is located in the centre of Bovey Tracey, directly on the family friendly cycle route The Stover Trail. It has pay and display car parks nearby, 2 play areas within walking distance and is just up the road from Bovey's lovely outdoor pool. The cafe is very family - friendly, with a … Continue reading Cafe 3 Sixty
Cycling the Stover Trail
The Stover Trail is one of Devon's family friendly cycle trails. It links Newton Abbot and Bovey Tracey using traffic free paths and quiet country lanes. It links to the cycle trail through Mill Marsh Park and into the grounds of Parke, before becoming the Wray Valley Trail onto Dartmoor. Whilst the main start of … Continue reading Cycling the Stover Trail
A Stantyway Stroll
Stantyway Farm is part of Clinton Devon Estates and has both the South West Coast path and a network of public footpaths and bridleways running over its land and nearby. Many of these have stiles or rough ground underfoot (perfect for a proper ramble with sea views) but there is a 3 km loop on … Continue reading A Stantyway Stroll
Stantyway Farm
Stantyway Farm in Otterton is part of Clinton Devon Estates, and is set in an incredible position above Ladram Bay. To reach the main farmhouse where walks begin and free parking is avalble next to the Honesty Cafe, you drive through the centre of Otterton as if heading to Ladram Bay holiday park (you can … Continue reading Stantyway Farm
Dumpdon Hill Fort
I was first introduced to Dumpdon Hill Fort by fellow local blogger Clare from Flip Flops or Wellies. We enjoyed a dog walk and a chat back in the summer and I resolved to bring the family back to enjoy the far reaching views and sense of space. Protected and managed by the National Trust, … Continue reading Dumpdon Hill Fort
