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January 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…
Find out more »A trip to the RSPB Reserve at Ham Wall on the Somerset Levels
A trip to the RSPB Reserve at Ham Wall on the Somerset Levels hopefully to see bittern, kingfisher and a starling murmuration. Meet at the CP* at 9.00am or if going direct then at 10.45 am in the Ham Wall car park (Post Code BA6 9SX) where there are toilets and a small shop/cafe. Bring warm clothing, hot drink and a packed lunch Very level walking. For further information ring Brian Sims on Tel: (01271) 34360 PLEASE NOTE PARTICIPATION AT…
Find out more »February 2025
An Indoor Meeting
Tuesday, February 11th An indoor meeting at The Castle Centre, 25 Castle Street, Barnstaple, Devon EX31 1DR at 7.30pm. An illustrated talk by Robert Irving on the “Success of the UK’s first marine protection area off Lundy”. Friends, neighbours and relations all welcome. Book stall and raffle. Admission £4 includes tea/coffee and biscuits. (Finish time is approximate). For more information contact Brian Sims 01271 343607
Find out more »March 2025
Otter Estuary Nature Reserve
Sunday, March 16th A level circular walk around the recently created Otter Estuary nature reserve at Budleigh Salterton. Meet at the CP* at 9.30am or if going direct in the South Farm Road car park (Map Ref SY 070 830 )(post code EX9 7AZ) at 11.00 am for hopefully some interesting birds. Packed lunch, warm drink and warm clothes. PLEASE NOTE: PARTICIPATION ON ALL OUTINGS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK CP* is the former Park and Ride car park in…
Find out more »April 2025
Dunsford Nature Reserve
Sunday, April 13th By popular request a visit to Dunsford Nature Reserve for a level walk beside the River Teign. Meet at the CP* at 9.30 am or at 11.00 am if going direct at Steps Bridge (Map Ref SX 803 882). Packed lunch, stout footwear. Possible cream tea afterwards at the nearby picturesque Fingle Bridge. 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 »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…
Find out more »June 2025
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.
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