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#CycleDevon

Small boy on bike looking out from Haldon woods

#CycleDevon

This September we are promoting all things cycling in Devon! Along…

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Naturally Healthy May 2022

It is Active Devon and Devon County Council’s annual campaign (on behalf on the Devon Local Nature Partnership) Naturally Healthy May.

This month the campaign supports a range of events…

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Fairlynch Museum to host Lower Otter Restoration Project exhibition

Budleigh Salterton’s Fairlynch Museum is to host a two-year long exhibition about the Lower Otter Restoration Project.

Fairlynch museum

Funded by…

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Autumn colours and dark skies

Immerse yourself in the autumn colours, jump into a heap of rainbow leaves!

Whether you want to join in with Halloween or harvest themed activities or just enjoy…

Photo of red and orange maple leaves in Autumn

World Mental Health Day – Sunday 10 October

Being active outside is great for you, and simply being in the natural environment is clinically proven to improve your health and wellbeing. Consider getting outside and…

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Devon Dark Skies Week – 22 to 30 October 2021

The dark skies initiative is all about connecting people to the natural world after dark and extending our relationship with wildlife around the clock. By helping people…

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Devon Climate Emergency – how can you help?

Interested in how your community can help tackle the climate crisis?

Every community has the potential to have a real impact on responding to the climate emergency. But…

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Cycle September is back for 2021!

As more and more people return to the office, it’s a great time to promote active travel and start commuting by bike. Registering your workplace for

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Devon is beautiful – help to keep it that way!

The summer bank holiday is the perfect opportunity to get outside and explore Devon’s amazing countryside.  Where ever you go this summer please look after our amazing…

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Devon is the place to be – Walking and Cycling in Devon

Walking and cycling are great ways to enjoy our beautiful county of Devon, whether you’re commuting to work or exploring further afield. Being more active and travelling…

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National Marine Week: 24 July to 8 August 2021

National Marine Week is The Wildlife Trusts’ nationwide celebration of all things marine. Despite the name, it lasts 15 fun-filled days to allow for the variation in…

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Summer holiday exploring

The summer holidays is the perfect opportunity to get outside and explore Devon’s amazing countryside.  And connecting with the natural world around you is great for your…

Photo of an orchid at Jetty Marsh, Newton Abbot

Wild About Devon!

Wild About Devon is a brand-new network and support framework specially designed to help communities and parish and town councils to take action for wildlife which is…

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Outdoor Exploring this bank holiday weekend

Although the weather has not been too kind in May we have a bank holiday weekend approaching providing an opportunity to get outside and explore Devon’s amazing…

Photo of a walker jumping for joy on rocks at Leeden Tor, Dartmoor at sunset while a dog watches

Naturally Healthy May events

There are some great events coming up for #NaturallyHealthy May.

Why not visit the Tamar Valley?  The Tamar Valley AONB are running two guided walks:

Photo across the beach at Wembury with Wembury Church in the background

Wonderful Wembury

Wembury is a fantastic place to visit with a beautiful beach and some amazing wildlife to discover, but help us keep it special.  Wembury Beach is within…

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Citizen Science

Being a citizen scientist is a great way to get out and explore our wonderful environment, find out more about our local wildlife and help to protect…

Landscape photo of the South Devon coastal cliffs at Bolberry Down

Nesting birds

Spring is a great time to get out and explore the countryside and spot our amazing wildlife.  But please take care while you are out and about…

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May Day!

With a bank holiday weekend approaching and spring in full flow it’s a great time to get outside and explore Devon’s amazing countryside.  And May is Devon’s…

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Get outside for Naturally Healthy May!

The Naturally Healthy campaign is all about the power of nature and physical activity to improve our health and wellbeing, and May is a fantastic time to…

Photo of a trail through beech woodland in spring

Outdoor Exploring this Easter

As the weather improves, the Easter Bank holiday draws near and lockdown restrictions begin to ease the temptation to explore further from home increases.  But please follow…

Updates to Explore Devon

Please note there will be some work taking place to update the accessibility standards of the Explore Devon website on Thursday 18th and Friday 19th March.  Some…

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Let’s Walk Workplace Challenge – March 2021

Get Devon Moving More this March – Join the Let’s Walk Workplace Challenge

Devon’s biggest Workplace Walking Challenge, Let’s Walk, is returning in March this year, aiming to get teams across the County to think about their health at work and take…

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#ExploreFromYourDoor

Taking notice of what’s on your doorstep #ExploreFromYourDoor

Explore Devon is filled with some amazing walks, trails and sites to visit, but during lockdown we are asked to…

Photo of a walker jumping for joy on rocks at Leeden Tor, Dartmoor at sunset while a dog watches

New Year’s Resolutions…

The New Year is upon us and at this time many of us make New Year Resolutions.  Some of the most popular include getting out more and…

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Winter Exploring

The festive break offers a great opportunity for many of us to get out and explore the Devon landscape.  Rain or shine there are lots of great…

Beat the Winter blues – Join in with Winter Wheelers!

Cycling can help us boost our mood and mental wellbeing. At the same time, it is a great way to stay active during times of coronavirus restrictions….

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Teign Estuary Trail – Public Consultation

A public consultation is being held on the current design proposals for the multi-use Teign Estuary Trail between Newton Abbot and Teignmouth. The consultation will be open…

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Mental Health and Wellbeing in Farming

Join the Trading Standards Farming Partnership for an evening of talks about mental health, wellbeing support and safety for the farming community.
The online event starts at 6:00pm…

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Devon Dark Skies Week – 23 to 30 October 2020

This Friday sees the start of Devon Dark Skies week.  In this week to celebrate our amazing night skies and fantastic nocturnal creatures the Devon Local Nature…

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Plymouth Green Minds project

12-20th October is the launch of the Green Minds project in Plymouth.  This is a new project to improve access to green and blue space in and…

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World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2020

Saturday 20th October 2020 is World Mental Health Day when organisations around the world raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage us…

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Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

Celebrated in China, Japan, Korea and other South East Asian countries the Mid-Autumn Festival celebrates the time of the year when the moon’s orbit brings it closest…

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Naturally Healthy October

Naturally Healthy month is back and this year the campaign will be running throughout October.

Now more than ever we recognise the importance of being active in outdoor…

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Cosy Routes around Exeter

September is World Alzheimer’s Month and Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) and Jo Earlam, a local Dementia Carer, are launching a new wellbeing project for the city…

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The Great British September Clean

Join the Great British September Clean and help…

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Cycle September 2020

Cycle September The Global Bike Challenge is almost here.  Join the movement to get more people on bikes.

Ride anywhere, anytime for fun, fitness or transportation.  Log rides…

Photo of the bird hide at Seaton Wetlands

Natural Seaton Virtual BioBlitz – 21-22 August 2020

Take part in the Natural Seaton Virtual BioBlitz this weekend.

A BioBlitz is a collaborative race against time to find and record as many plant and animal species…

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Play Planet Earth Games this August

Planet Earth Games have fun activities throughout August to engage with nature and the outdoors, make the environment a better…

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Summer fun at Seaton Jurassic

Seaton Jurassic has opened its doors for the summer holidays!

Looking for something fun to do in the summer holidays?  Devon Wildlife Trust’s amazing Seaton Jurassic visitor centre…

The 2.6 Challenge

The 2.6 Challenge is a way for people to still raise valuable funds for charitable causes, and do something outside for your daily exercise while…

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Information regarding Public Rights of Way and Coronavirus

We recognise that public paths and walking and cycling trails in Devon provide an opportunity for local people to take exercise and get some fresh air in…

Landscape photo from the south west coast path at Bolt Tail across fields and the sea to coastal cliffs and Hope Cove

Half-term fun!

Get out and about in Devon this half-term with lots of walks and trails to explore.  Find out more at Explore Devon.

If you want to help…

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Don’t stop going outside when it gets dark

Just because it is cold and muddy outside, don’t let that put you off spending time outdoors.  Research claims that one in three people in the UK…

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Devon Dark Skies Day

31 October 2019 is Devon Dark Skies Day, Devon has some amazing areas to view the night sky and Exmoor National Park was…

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World Mental Health Day – 10 October 2019

Thursday 10 October 2019 is World Mental Health Day. Spending time outdoors connecting with nature can be a good way to reduce stress and anxiety. Find amazing natural…

Landscape photo showing a view of Hartland Quay along the North Devon coast.

AONB Nature Recovery Solutions

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) across England and Wales are working hard to help nature recovery. The National Association of AONBs have collated 70 examples of…

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National Cycle Network available on OS Maps

OS Maps have partnered with Sustrans to provide a new, free map layer on OS Maps.  The map gives access to the entirety…

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Go Outdoors!

With the summer holidays approaching you will find lots of outdoor activity ideas on Explore Devon, from cycling and walking trails to wildlife sites to visit.

Why not…

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North Devon Coast AONB – 60th Anniversary Celebration

The North Devon Coast Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are organising a naturally active way to celebrate 60 years of the AONB designation.  In September and October…

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Celebrate cycling during Bike Week!

Bike Week (8-16 June) aims to get people back in the saddle and enjoying the benefits of cycling for everyday journeys, fitness and fun – and everyone…

Photo of a group of horse riders on a multi use trail at Cookworthy Forest

Pegasus Trail

Devon County Council has completed a further section of the Pegasus Trail in West Devon and the new two-mile stretch, from Venndown Gate to Broadbury Castle…

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Naturally Healthy May!

May is Naturally Healthy month.

In our modern hectic world, there is growing evidence that connecting actively to the natural environment offers huge benefits to our mental &…

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Easter activities…

As the weather improves and temperatures are on the rise, it is the ideal opportunity to get outdoors and explore Devon this Easter weekend.

There are lots of…

Photo of the Mewstone from Wembury beach in May

Wonderful Wembury!

Wembury beach and surrounding area is a magnificent part of the Devon coastline.  It is an Area of Outstanding…

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Wild days out in East Devon

The Wild East Devon spring/summer events guide is now available. Hundreds of outdoor wildlife themed events are on offer from over 20 East…

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Spring is here!

Although the weather might not feel like it this week, spring is officially here. The first day of March marks the start of meteorological spring, while we…

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Explore Tavistock’s Heritage

The town of Tavistock has many wonderful historic structures, among them the magnificent mid-nineteenth-century Town Hall, surviving remnants of Tavistock Abbey and the early twentieth-century ‘Arts and…

Photo of the light house at Hartland point in north Devon, looking down the cliffs to the lighthouse and out over a rough sea towards Lundy

Enjoy Devon’s coast in Marine Month

February is Marine Month as part of the Devon Local Nature Partnership’s Year of Green Action events. Why not get outdoors and enjoy Devon’s…

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Carols at the Wellington Monument

What better way to get the festive season underway than carol singing at the Wellington Monument in the Blackdown Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty?  There will…

Get outdoors this Autumn

Autumn is a beautiful time to explore Devon.  Whether you want wind swept beaches, quieter now after the summer rush, or to enjoy the spectacular autumn colours…

Photo of a boat on the Exe Estuary at Dusk in winter

Happy Chinese New Year!

At Chinese New Year, people often wish each other good health, happiness, and a long life.  If you have been celebrating the Chinese New Year with a…

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New Year, new you! Free ‘gym’ membership!

After having enjoyed all the wonderful edible delights of Christmas, you might be considering getting fit for the new year ahead. You don’t need to…

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Autumn colours

Immerse yourself in the autumn colours, jump into a heap of rainbow leaves!  Whether you want to join in with Halloween or harvest themed activities or just…

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We CAN! Connect Actively to Nature!

Devon’s Local Nature Partnership has been awarded £500,000 of National Lottery funding from Sport England to deliver an exciting five year programme that will support older people…

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Autumn on Exmoor

Autumn has arrived. You can hear the wind rustling through the reds and golds of the leaves. Come and feel the wind and breathe in the earthy…

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Explore Okehampton Area with the Dartmoor Sunday Rail Service

Normal service will resume this weekend on the Okehampton Sunday Dartmoor Service. For the last five Sundays, there have been speed restrictions on the rail line…

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Age ain’t nothing but a number!

Age UK and Handicare have created a guide on The UK’s best walks for the elderly which features a variety of walking routes and lists what…

Photo of Dartmoor ponies on Hameldown, Dartmoor

Two Moors Way inspirational video clips

“Two moors, two coasts and 117 miles of beautiful and varied landscapes just waiting to be explored on foot….”  In case you ever wondered what the

Visit “The Coroner” Locations

Over the past two weeks the BBC 1 drama series “The Coroner” has been highlighting some of the stunning scenery of the South Devon coast.  Set in…

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Exe Estuary Trail Highly Commended by travel writers

One of Devon’s most popular walking and cycling routes, the Exe Estuary Trail, has been Highly Commended by the British Guild of Travel Writers in the…

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Devon Tour of Britain Stages

The Tour of Britain made its first foray into Devon in 2007 when the race crossed briefly into the county from Somerset. Since then, Devon’s involvement has…

Photo of walkers on the Two Moors Way, Devon's Coast to Coast walking route on the 40th Anniversary of the route opening

Over the Hills – Two Moors Way Re-Launched!

The Two Moors Way, one of the region’s most popular walking routes, was recently re-launched as part of its 40th anniversary year at a celebration event at…

Photo of beach, sea nd coast at Churston Cove near Brixham from the South West Coast path

Brixham: Walking Through Time

Join South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and  well-known  local historian John Risdon,  for a circular 5 mile walk  from Brixham Library on Sunday…

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Get on your bike!

The Love to Ride Devon – Summer Cycle Challenge – month is in September, but you can start limbering up and getting your bike ready now!  You…

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Get Devon Buzzing!

July is Devon Pollinators’ Month, so take time to celebrate and support our vitally important pollinating insects! You can help our bees and butterflies in many…

Photo of a man on a tramper on trails at the Tamar Trails Centre

Get off the beaten track on a Tramper!

If you want to explore the countryside but have concerns…

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Enjoy Exmoor!

There is growing evidence that being in ‘green space’ is great for both physical and mental health and the National Parks in Devon offer the perfect opportunity…

Photo of the Two Moors Way waymarking stone at Stowford Bridge

Two Moors Way – 40th Anniversary

The Two Moors Way is a walking route, originally inspired by a group of Devon Ramblers stretching for 102 miles between Lynmouth on the Exmoor north Devon…

South West Riders Fun Ride

Sunday 3rd April 2016

At the Tamar Trails near Tavistock – northern entrance.

Start 10am to 12pm. £15 per adult, £10 under sixteen.

The majority of the route will be…

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Watch new #PlaceToBe film

Make Devon your #PlaceToBe for walking and cycling this year…

With miles of traffic-free walking and cycling trails set in spectacular natural landscapes, Devon is the ultimate destination…

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Catch the Tamar Trails on Film!

Take a sneak preview of the exciting Tamar Trails by catching this beautiful new film. Over 15 miles of dedicated multi-use trails will entice…

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New Tarka Trail Guide

A new guide to the Tarka Trail is out now! Whether cycling, walking or exploring, the Tarka…

Swap the couch for the countryside – naturally!

We’re encouraging children and their families to cut back on the amount of sugar in their diet by signing up to the Sugar Swap challenge.

As part of…

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Where are you going today?

Let Travel Devon help you find your way. Wherever you want to be, there are lots of ways to make getting around Devon using public transport easy…

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Improve your health and wellbeing with Explore Devon

Devon’s natural environment is breathtaking, and accessing it can help to improve health and well-being. Whether we’re taking a gentle stroll or having a more invigorating run…