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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…
Find out more »February 2026
Annual Indoor Meeting
An indoor meeting at The Castle Centre, Barnstaple at 7.30pm. A talk by Ali North on the release of Pine Martens on Dartmoor and Exmoor. Friends, neighbours and relations all welcome. Book stall and raffle. Admission £4 includes tea / coffee and biscuits.
Find out more »March 2026
Birds on The River Caen.
Discover the bird life alongside the River Caen, followed by a visit to Horsey Island via the Toll Road. Meet at Velator Quay 10.30am (map ref SS 484 355). Bring a packed lunch. Level walking. N:B Participation at all events is at your own risk - Please wear appropriate footwear - not town shoes. Finishing times may be earlier or later than advised depending how the day pans out.
Find out more »April 2026
Horner Woods.
By popular request, a visit to Horner Woods for summer migrants. Meet at the former Park and Ride car park In Barnstaple by Park School at 9.15am. If going direct meet at the water splash just past Cloutsham Farm at 10.30am. (map ref SS 898 430). Afterwards a visit to Chetsford Water. Bring a packed lunch and sturdy footwear as it is steep in places. N:B Participation at all events is at your own risk - Please wear appropriate footwear…
Find out more »May 2026
DWT Nature Reserve at Halwill
Discover the nature along an old railway track at the D.W.T Nature Reserve in Halwill Junction. Meet at the former park and ride car park in Barnstaple by Park School at 10am or if going direct at Beeching Close, Halwill Juntion at 11am. (Postcode EX21 5XY or map ref SS 443 002). In the afternoon an invitation to a privately owned nature reserve at Chilla Chapel where there are toilets. Bring a packed lunch. N:B Participation at all events is…
Find out more »June 2026
BNA Trip to Midsomer Norton
BNA Trip to Midsomer Norton. Book in to the Centurian Hotel 01761 417711.
Find out more »Down the Mole Valley
A walk down the Mole Valley from North Molton. Meet at the former park and ride car park in Barnstaple behind Park School at 9.30am or if going direct at the Riverside Caravan Park (map ref SS 722 271) at 10am which has a cafe and toilets (Postcode EX36 3HG). Bring a packed lunch and sturdy footwear. N:B Participation at all events is at your own risk - Please wear appropriate footwear - not town shoes. Finishing times may be…
Find out more »July 2026
A Circular Walk near Lustleigh
A circular walk taking in woods, stream and downs near Lustleigh for birds, flowers and interesting butterflies. Meet at the former park and ride car park in Barnstaple near Park School at 9.30am, or if going direct, in the car park by the Drakeford Bridge (map ref SX 789 801) at 11am. Bring a packed lunch and suitable footwear. Possible cream tea to follow. N:B Participation at all events is at your own risk - Please wear appropriate footwear -…
Find out more »August 2026
DWT Nature Reserve at Meeth
By Popular request a visit to the DWT Nature Reserve at Meeth for flowers, butterflies and odonata. Meet at 11am in the car park (postcode EX20 3ER map ref SS 542 083). Bring a packed lunch. Possible cream tea afterwards. N:B Participation at all events is at your own risk - Please wear appropriate footwear - not town shoes. Finishing times may be earlier or later than advised depending how the day pans out.
Find out more »September 2026
The Wilderness Trail
A circular walk around the "Wilderness Trail" passing the bird hide and lake. Meet at the former park and ride car park in Barnstaple near Park School at 10.30am or 11am in the Arlington Court Car Park if going direct. Parking is free to National Trust members. Bring a packed lunch and suitable footwear. N:B Participation at all events is at your own risk - Please wear appropriate footwear - not town shoes. Finishing times may be earlier or later…
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