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…

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

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

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.

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…

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.

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.

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…