Events for 2022
We have a programme of walks and work parties planned, but these are subject to current Covid restrictions.
You are strongly advised to check beforehand that any particular walk / work party is going ahead.
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring a picnic to events marked with an asterisk (☼).
Car share where possible, contacting the leader if need be.
Contact numbers:
Work Parties: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
Bird Watches: Rob Johnson 01297 553173
Walks: Mike Lock 01297 551556
Other queries, including problems with grid references and meeting points: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
At the end of a walk or birdwatch the leader will ask for a small contribution towards Society funds (suggested donation £2).
Sorry – no dogs on walks / bird watches
Work parties on the Undercliff may involve strenuous walking to reach the worksite in remote and isolated environments. Rough terrain. Steep slopes. Uneven ground. Walking boots essential. Bring a packed lunch and drink. Wear work clothes. You must be physically fit and able. Please declare any medical conditions when booking.
Thursday 26th May 2022
10.00 – all day
Bird watch with Doug Rudge: Dartmoor. Five mile circular stroll for cuckoos, moorland birds.
Follow B3212 and meet in the car park near the Warren Inn (SX676811 / PL20 6TA). Bring drink & lunch.
We have a programme of walks and work parties planned, but these are subject to current Covid restrictions.
You are strongly advised to check beforehand that any particular walk / work party is going ahead.
Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring a picnic to events marked with an asterisk (☼).
Car share where possible, contacting the leader if need be.
Contact numbers:
Work Parties: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
Bird Watches: Rob Johnson 01297 553173
Walks: Mike Lock 01297 551556
Other queries, including problems with grid references and meeting points: Doug Rudge 07702 189914
At the end of a walk or birdwatch the leader will ask for a small contribution towards Society funds (suggested donation £2).
Sorry – no dogs on walks / bird watches
Work parties on the Undercliff may involve strenuous walking to reach the worksite in remote and isolated environments. Rough terrain. Steep slopes. Uneven ground. Walking boots essential. Bring a packed lunch and drink. Wear work clothes. You must be physically fit and able. Please declare any medical conditions when booking.
Thursday 26th May 2022
10.00 – all day
Bird watch with Doug Rudge: Dartmoor. Five mile circular stroll for cuckoos, moorland birds.
Follow B3212 and meet in the car park near the Warren Inn (SX676811 / PL20 6TA). Bring drink & lunch.
Monday 30th May 2022
14.00 – 1600
Family Explorer Afternoon: Colyton Community Woodland
Join Penny Evans for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Explore the area, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative using natural materials. Parents too, please.
Book with EDDC at wildeastdevon.co.uk or 01395 517557
£5 per family.
Wednesday 1st June 2022
10.00 – 12.30
Stroll with Mike Lock: Aylesbeare Common, for plants and butterflies
Meet in Joney’s Cross Car Park (SY057897)
Thursday 9th June 2022
10.00 – all day
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Emsworthy Mire, DWT.
Four-mile circular stroll exploring for birds, insects and flora
Meet at the car park just beyond Saddle Tor on B3387 (SX748762) Bring drink & lunch.
Thursday 7th July 2022
10.00 – all day
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Fernworthy Reservoir.
Three mile amble for birds, flora, butterflies
Meet at the pay & display car park there (SX669839 / TQ13 8EA) Bring drink & lunch.
Saturday 9th July 2022
14.00 – 16.30
Uplyme Show: Visit our stand and see quizzes, displays and goods for sale
Uplyme village hall
Wednesday 20th July
10.00 – 12.30
Botanical stroll with Mike Lock: Beer Head.
Meet at the Beer Cliff Top pay & display car park (SY227888).
Wednesday 3rd August 2022
14.00 – 16.00
Family Explorer Afternoon
Borrow Pit, Seaton Marshes LNR.
Join Penny Evans for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Explore the area, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative using natural materials. Parents too, please.
Book with EDDC at wildeastdevon.co.uk or 01395 517557
£5 per family
Wednesday 10th August 2022
10.00 – 12.30
Botanical stroll with Mike Lock: Aylesbeare Common.
Meet at Joney’s Cross car park (SY057897)
Thursday 11th August 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Lamberts Castle for autumn migrants.
Meet at the National Trust car park (charge payable).
From B1365 (SY365987)
Wednesday 24th August 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Botanical Stroll with Mike Lock: River Axe at Musbury, for water plants.
Meet at Waterford Farm (SY265947)
Wear wellies
Sunday 28th August 2022
10.00 – 16.00
Wildlife Day, Seaton Wetlands, with Wild East Devon
Guided walks, displays, goods for sale, pond dipping and much more
Thursday 8th September 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Beer Head for autumn migrants and optionally, Seaton Wetlands pm.
Meet at the top of Common Hill lane. Look for the notice board by the cattle grid, park by road (SY224887)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 13th, 14th & 15th September 2022
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Goat Island, annual grass cut and rake-off with Natural England.
Three consecutive days. Wear walking boots; bring drink & lunch. All welcome.
Meet Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Please inform Doug Rudge if you are planning to attend.
Sunday 18th September 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Great British Beach Clean, Seaton.
Meet at Fisherman’s Gap (SY245898 / what3words ///woke.safety.skid).
Wear gloves. Bring a pencil to record your findings. Bags provided.
Wednesday 21st September 2022
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: The Plateau, annual grass cut and rake-off with Natural England.
Wear walking boots; bring drink and lunch.
Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903) for car share to Rousdon.
Please inform Doug Rudge if you are planning to attend.
Friday 23rd September 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Walk with Doug Rudge: Seaton Wetlands
Part of Sidmouth Walking Festival.
For details see Facebook or website nearer the time.
14.00 – 1600
Family Explorer Afternoon: Colyton Community Woodland
Join Penny Evans for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Explore the area, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative using natural materials. Parents too, please.
Book with EDDC at wildeastdevon.co.uk or 01395 517557
£5 per family.
Wednesday 1st June 2022
10.00 – 12.30
Stroll with Mike Lock: Aylesbeare Common, for plants and butterflies
Meet in Joney’s Cross Car Park (SY057897)
Thursday 9th June 2022
10.00 – all day
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Emsworthy Mire, DWT.
Four-mile circular stroll exploring for birds, insects and flora
Meet at the car park just beyond Saddle Tor on B3387 (SX748762) Bring drink & lunch.
Thursday 7th July 2022
10.00 – all day
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Fernworthy Reservoir.
Three mile amble for birds, flora, butterflies
Meet at the pay & display car park there (SX669839 / TQ13 8EA) Bring drink & lunch.
Saturday 9th July 2022
14.00 – 16.30
Uplyme Show: Visit our stand and see quizzes, displays and goods for sale
Uplyme village hall
Wednesday 20th July
10.00 – 12.30
Botanical stroll with Mike Lock: Beer Head.
Meet at the Beer Cliff Top pay & display car park (SY227888).
Wednesday 3rd August 2022
14.00 – 16.00
Family Explorer Afternoon
Borrow Pit, Seaton Marshes LNR.
Join Penny Evans for an afternoon of outdoor fun. Explore the area, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative using natural materials. Parents too, please.
Book with EDDC at wildeastdevon.co.uk or 01395 517557
£5 per family
Wednesday 10th August 2022
10.00 – 12.30
Botanical stroll with Mike Lock: Aylesbeare Common.
Meet at Joney’s Cross car park (SY057897)
Thursday 11th August 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Lamberts Castle for autumn migrants.
Meet at the National Trust car park (charge payable).
From B1365 (SY365987)
Wednesday 24th August 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Botanical Stroll with Mike Lock: River Axe at Musbury, for water plants.
Meet at Waterford Farm (SY265947)
Wear wellies
Sunday 28th August 2022
10.00 – 16.00
Wildlife Day, Seaton Wetlands, with Wild East Devon
Guided walks, displays, goods for sale, pond dipping and much more
Thursday 8th September 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Bird watch with Rob Johnson: Beer Head for autumn migrants and optionally, Seaton Wetlands pm.
Meet at the top of Common Hill lane. Look for the notice board by the cattle grid, park by road (SY224887)
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 13th, 14th & 15th September 2022
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: Goat Island, annual grass cut and rake-off with Natural England.
Three consecutive days. Wear walking boots; bring drink & lunch. All welcome.
Meet Stepps Lane (SY266903)
Please inform Doug Rudge if you are planning to attend.
Sunday 18th September 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Great British Beach Clean, Seaton.
Meet at Fisherman’s Gap (SY245898 / what3words ///woke.safety.skid).
Wear gloves. Bring a pencil to record your findings. Bags provided.
Wednesday 21st September 2022
10.00 – 16.00
Undercliff Work Party: The Plateau, annual grass cut and rake-off with Natural England.
Wear walking boots; bring drink and lunch.
Meet at Stepps Lane (SY266903) for car share to Rousdon.
Please inform Doug Rudge if you are planning to attend.
Friday 23rd September 2022
10.00 – 12.00
Walk with Doug Rudge: Seaton Wetlands
Part of Sidmouth Walking Festival.
For details see Facebook or website nearer the time.
