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May 2025
Marsland Nature Reserve
Sunday, May 18st A guided walk around the beautiful Marsland Nature Reserve for the small pearl bordered fritillaries followed by a walk down to the coast in the afternoon. Meet at The Pill car park in Bideford at 10.00 am or at Marsland /Gooseham Mill (Map Ref SS 231 172) at 11.00am if going direct. Bring a packed lunch. Possible cream tea afterwards. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and…
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Nature Holiday in Dorset
June 2nd- 6th BNA trip to Dorset staying at The Bridge House Hotel (01202 578828) Advanced Booking Only. Contact Brian Sims for details. 01271 343607. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK
Find out more »Woodhouse Organic Farm
Sunday, June 22nd A guided walk around Woodhouse organic farm for wild flower meadows, birds, butterflies, dragonflies and possibly deer and otter.Meet at the CP* at 10.15am or at 11.00am if going direct (Map Ref SS 714 221) (Post code EX36 4JH). Steepish in places. Packed lunch. Possible cream tea afterwards. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple by Park School EX32 9AX
Find out more »July 2025
Braunton Burrows – Herbal Plants
Sunday, July 13th Discover some wild plant properties on a herbal plant walk on Braunton Burrows led by John Breeds. Meet at the Sandy Lane car park (Map Ref SS 463 350) at 11.00 am. Car park charge. Bring a packed lunch. Possible cream tea afterwards. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple by Park School EX32 9AX
Find out more »August 2025
Halsdon Nature Reserve, Dolton
Sunday, August 17th Another requested walk around Halsdon Nature Reserve, Dolton, through woodland and along side the River Torridge for possible kingfisher and sand martins. Meet at 11.00 am at the lower entrance (Map Ref SS 560 117) with sturdy footwear and a packed lunch. Possible cream tea afterwards.
Find out more »September 2025
River Barle at Tarr Steps
Sunday, September 7th A walk along the banks of the picturesque River Barle at Tarr Steps. Meet at the CP* at 9.30am or in the Tarr Steps car park at 11.00am (Map Ref SS 872 323) Bring a packed lunch. Level walking apart from the car park down to the river and back. Possible cream tea afterwards. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple by…
Find out more »October 2025
The Red Deer Rut on Exmoor
Tuesday, October 21st The red deer rut on Exmoor. Meet at the CP* at 9.30am or if going direct then at the Simonsbath car park which has toilets (Map Ref SS 774 394) at 10.30 am. Bring a packed lunch, warm clothing and suitable footwear. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple by Park School EX32 9AX
Find out more »November 2025
Taw & Exmoor Branch AGM
Saturday, November 8th Annual General Meal, at the Royal North Devon Golf Club at Westward Ho!, 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm. After the meal there will be entertainment before the serious part of the evening when you decide what outings you would like for your branch in the forthcoming year. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple by Park School EX32 9AX
Find out more »December 2025
WWT Slimbridge
Sunday, December 7th Coach trip to the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust site at Slimbridge. Leaving Kingsley Statue in Bideford at 8.00 am and picking up by prior arrangement at Instow, Yelland, Fremington and Bickington before Barnstaple Square at 8.30 am. Return journey at 4.30 pm after the “feeding frenzy”.Although there is a restaurant on site its best to bring your own refreshments as well as suitable clothing and footwear. Non members welcome.
Find out more »January 2026
Annual Birdwatching Bonanza.
Sunday, January 18th , 2026 Annual Birdwatching Bonanza. Meet at the CP* at 9.00am. If going direct be at Dart’s Farm at 10.15am (Post code EX3 0QH) visiting Dart’s Farm, the RSPB Reserves at Goosemoor and Bowling Green Marsh, the River Clyst, the Goat Walk and possibly Powderham. Packed lunch, hot drinks, warm clothes. Level walking, PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in Barnstaple by Park…
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