This beautiful beach requires a bit of an adventurous spirit to reach it, but being able to pretend it's your own private cove is more than worth it! You will only cover a couple of km at most but the ground is rough and steep in places, so not for little legs or wheels. Dogs … Continue reading Secret Seaside at Salcombe Regis
5 Great Nature Reserves
With Devon Wildlife Trust's #30DaysWild challenge to spend June doing 'something wild' every day already underway, here's a round up of local places where getting closer to nature is guaranteed:Bystock Nature ReserveA favourite place of ours to take some time out and enjoy the tranquility of the pools or the open spaces of the fields, … Continue reading 5 Great Nature Reserves
Dawlish Countryside Park
Dawlish Countryside Park is a fantastic newly opened area, with a variety of paths and routes though wildflower meadows and open green spaces. It is free to visit, with a free car park signposted off the main road from Starcross to Dawlish. You can also reach the park on foot from Orchard Lane or Shutterton … Continue reading Dawlish Countryside Park
Bike to Budleigh
The Exmouth to Budleigh cycle path is an extension of the Exe Estuary Trail and forms part of Route 2 of the National Cycle Network. Following the tracks of an old railway line, it is in great part traffic-free and flat and a great place to ride as a family. For those with young children … Continue reading Bike to Budleigh
The Granite Way – Okehampton to Meldon Viaduct
The Granite Way is a cycle path from Okehampton to Lydford and is 11 miles in total. As this is too far for our little family at present we decided to break the route into sections and explore shorter distances at a time. We began from Okehampton Station, which is well signposted from the town … Continue reading The Granite Way – Okehampton to Meldon Viaduct
Honiton Bottom Nature Reserve
A hidden gem of green space in Honiton, this nature reserve is managed by Wild East Devon and is found where Battishorne Way crosses Honiton Bottom Road. You can park easily for free on the nearby residential roads and the entrance to the reserve is signed on Battishorne Way. The Northern section of the reserve … Continue reading Honiton Bottom Nature Reserve
Venn Ottery Nature Reserve
Venn Ottery Common is a small area of heath land managed as a nature reserve by the RSPB and Devon Wildlife Trust. There is little access and only space for one or 2 cars to park at the main access point, though you can reach it on foot from nearby West Hill. To find the … Continue reading Venn Ottery Nature Reserve
Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton
The Thelma Hulbert Gallery is a hidden gem, tucked away in plain sight in the centre of Hontion. It is well signposted from the high street, and has designated pay & display car parking spaces right outside. Entrance is free, and the range of activities they offer are usually low charge or by donation. It … Continue reading Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton
Seaton Wetlands
Seaton Wetlands is a large wetland nature reserve accessed via Seaton Cemetery with free parking (donations requested) and is free to visit, with donations requested for events and activities. It is well signposted from the centre of the town and the car park has information boards and signs to help you find your way into … Continue reading Seaton Wetlands
Ness Cove Beach
Who doesn't love a bit of proper Devon history and a hidden, secret beach?! Ness Cove is tucked away in Shaldon, a fabulous 'secret' bay that has all the makings of a great family day out.To find the top secret location from Shaldon itself, follow the signs for the long stay parking area and don't … Continue reading Ness Cove Beach
