WILDLIFE WALKS
CELEBRATING 2010
YEAR OF BIODIVERSITY 
Swanpool Marsh
Free guided walks and activities in and around this international Biosphere Reserve. A special place for people and nature. |
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Braunton Burrows
special summer evening wildlife walks Every Friday in June and July 6.30pm from Sandy Lane car park
People attending any activity in this programme do so at their own risk. Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Most walks take 2.5 to 3 hours and cover uneven ground. Suitable clothing and footwear should be worn.
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Braunton Burrows and it's surrounding coastline were declared Britain's first UNESCO Biosphere reserve in November 2002. The Burrows is one of the largest expanses of sand dunes in Britain and is of international importance because of the diversity and abundance of the rare flora.
The Biosphere Reserve has Braunton Burrows at it's core but stretches out to include Braunton Marshes and Great Field, Croyde Dunes, Northam Burrows, the Taw Torridge Estuary and Lundy Island. These sites are being managed to incorporate nature conservation as an integral part of man's activities to retain this beautiful landscape. 
Braunton Burrows Thanks are due to Christie Estates, Devon Wildlife Trust, R.S.P.B. and other landowners for permitting access over their land. John Breeds 01271 817349 email john_breeds@hotmail.com |
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Chapel Wood RSPB Reserve Spreacombe
May 21st Friday 7.00pm
Exploring a wood in spring. Meet at SS 483/413 Baggy Point
A circular walk looking at cliff flora & maritime heathland. Meet at Baggy Point car park June 2nd Wednesday 7.00pm Swanpool Marsh
June 8th Wednesday 7.00pm
Looking at the plant and animal communities on this small but special DWT Reserve. Meet at Braunton Countryside Centre in Caen car park. Horsey Island Trail
June 13th Sunday 2.30pm
An estuary walk discovering the wildlife of this reclaimed saltmarsh, once a tidal island. Meet by the White House at the end of the Toll Road SS468/330 Family Wildlife Walk on Braunton Burrows
June 20th Sunday 2.30pm
Identifying orchids, butterflies & other wildlife. Meet at Sandy Lane car park information board SS463/351 Midsummer Orchid Walk Braunton Burrows
June 26th Saturday 2.30pm
Join a walk to see the profusion of orchids. Meet at Sandy Lane car park information board Family Nature Walk Braunton Burrows
July 4th Sunday 2.30pm
See the flowers, butterflies & dragonflies in the dunes and enjoy some pond dipping. Meet at Braodsands car park information board. Herbal Plant Walk Braunton Burrows
July 10th Saturday 2.30pm
Discovering wild plants and their medicinal uses. Meet at Sandy Lane car park information board Volehouse Moor DWT Reserve
July 21st Wednesday 7.00pm
See the special wildlife of the Culm Grassland. Meet at SS345/164 Swanpool Marsh
July 31st Saturday 2.30pm
Looking at the plant and animal communities on this small but special DWT Reserve. Meet at Braunton Countryside Centre in Caen car park. Horsey Island Trail
An estuary walk discovering the wildlife of this reclaimed saltmarsh, once a tidal island. Meet by the White House at the end of the Toll Road SS468/330 August 12th Thursday 7.30pm Creatures at Dusk on Braunton Burrows and Moth Trapping
August 21st Saturday 2.30pm
Experience the sights and sounds of the dunes as dusk falls - bats, bush crickets then see the moths that come to the glow of light traps. Meet at Sandy Lane car park information board Braunton Burrows Family Nature Walk
Discover the late summer wildlife of the dunes and enjoy some pond dipping. Meet at Sandy Lane car park information board September 4th Saturday 7.30pm Moth Trapping and Bat evening at Broadeford Farm
Meet at Broadeford Farm, Heddon Mill, Braunton SS502/399 |
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