The Sid Valley in East Devon offers some of the finest autumn birdwatching in the South West. From the wooded slopes that frame Sidmouth to the meandering River Sid and the nearby Jurassic Coast, this landscape attracts a rich variety of resident and migrating species. Autumn is a particularly…
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Tucked between red cliffs and rolling green hills, Sidmouth is a walker’s dream. Whether you're after a cliff-top challenge, a riverside ramble, or a gentle garden stroll, there’s a route for every pace and preference. Here are 10 of the most beautiful walks in and around Sidmouth — from iconic…
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The spring months, and with it better weather, is coming, if you don’t want to spend your weekend indoors flicking through the channels or watching the kids fighting over the control, why not plan some days out enjoying the wilds of East Devon? East Devon is a haven for wildlife and natural spaces –…
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With the start of a new month comes the first signs of a new season. Spring is just around the corner and you can see the first glimpses of warmer weather and brighter colours here in Ottery St Mary. One of the first signs of spring is the flowers that start budding around the middle of January and…
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As we’re fully in spring now and the weather is getting a bit brighter, there is never a better time to enjoy a picnic or two. Luckily, here in East Devon there are several beautiful picnic spots to enjoy, especially around Honiton which is surrounded by stunning countryside. If you’re planning to…
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Did you know that the River Otter is one of the only places in the UK with wild, free ranging beavers? At one time, beavers were pretty widespread across the UK, but around 500 years ago, they were hunted into extinction, with sightings being incredibly rare and any beavers spotted, being traced…
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Budleigh Salterton is home to the Lower Otter Restoration Project, an initiative which has seen plenty of progress since it’s beginning. The project aims to maintain and secure public footpaths, such as the South West Footpath, reconnecting the river to its floodplain and an increased area of…
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Volunteers working to plant 700 young whips in a wildlife corridor at Combe Wood Farm, Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth. More than 700 young whips have been planted as part of a National Trust wildlife corridor on Combe Wood Farm, in Salcombe Regis, Sidmouth. This is the first step in Sidmouth Arboretum’s…
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We all know a dog is for life and not just for Christmas, but if you happen to be in the area around Christmas with your dog, here are a couple of great places to head for a walk in and around Sidmouth. Did you know that Sidmouth is one of the most dog friendly places to visit in East Devon? Well it…
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The whole family can have fun at Seaton Wetlands over the Christmas period. During the school holidays, there will be 12 wooden snowmen, like the ones above, hiding around the reserve. Seaton Wetlands is made up of four main sites: Seaton Marshes, Black Hole Marsh, Colyford Common and Stafford…
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