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…
Explore Devon is filled with some amazing walks, trails and sites to visit, but during lockdown we are asked to…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
Looking for ideas for half term activities?
Why not Explore your amazing local, natural environment. There are lots of great trails and places to visit on Explore…
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…
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…
Saturday 20th October 2020 is World Mental Health Day when organisations around the world raise awareness of mental health issues and encourage us…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Planet Earth Games have fun activities throughout August to engage with nature and the outdoors, make the environment a better…
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…
It’s MentalHealthAwarenessWeek from 18 to…
The English government has issued new guidance on protecting yourself and others while safely accessing the countryside and green spaces. The latest guidance…
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…
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…
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…
Guided walks with the National Trust around Greenway and Coleton Fishacre in January and February 2020. For more information…
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…
31 October 2019 is Devon Dark Skies Day, Devon has some amazing areas to view the night sky and Exmoor National Park was…
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…
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…
OS Maps have partnered with Sustrans to provide a new, free map layer on OS Maps. The map gives access to the entirety…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The British Dragonfly Society has officially declared Stover Country Park as a Hotspot for Dragonflies.
“Dragonfly Hotspots are special places, carefully chosen because…
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 &…
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…
Wembury beach and surrounding area is a magnificent part of the Devon coastline. It is an Area of Outstanding…
The Wild East Devon spring/summer events guide is now available. Hundreds of outdoor wildlife themed events are on offer from over 20 East…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The 20th of March is the first day of the astronomical spring! You can almost hear the birds and flowers sighing with relief! Now that the snow…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
“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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Red admirals, peacocks, meadow brown, tortoiseshell, gatekeeper… These are just some of the wonderfully evocative names of our butterfly species. Why not go for a stroll and…
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…
If you want to explore the countryside but have concerns…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
A new guide to the Tarka Trail is out now! Whether cycling, walking or exploring, the Tarka…
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…
Let Journey 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…
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…