Halsdon
A top wildlife spot, with exceptional walks through woodland and alongside a classic Devon river. Feeling lucky? Otters are often seen at Halsdon!
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Halsdon & Dolton Local Group
We arrange a series of meetings throughout the year that are open to everyone. We run all kinds of wildlife-related activities, from guided walks and illustrated talks to practical work parties where you can get stuck in doing habitat management on our reserves.
My grand design
At Carsington Water, Jack & Charlie can do anything. Build dens, play hide and seek and search for dragons on Stones Island.
DWT Halsdon and Dolton Local Group Annual Meeting followed by Bees and Other Garden Insects
Our Annual Meeting is followed at 8pm by an illustrated talk by Debbie Frazer, Bees and Other Garden Insects.
HS2 decision will destroy precious wild places
The Wildlife Trusts call for a redesign.
Today the Government gave the green light to the High Speed 2 rail project, without acknowledging the devastating impact on the hundreds of precious…
Ideford Common
Ideford Common is a beautiful reserve of lowland heath on the southern edge of the Haldon Hills.
Stinging nettle
The stinging nettle is a familiar and common plant, often firmly rooted in our memories after our first, hands-on experience - a prickling irritation that's not forgotten easily!
My homecoming
Juliet Sargeant was first inspired by nature as a child: when she’s working, her mind often wanders back to playing in the woods with her friends.
She left a career in medicine to train as…
Wilder Diaries: The Deer Wood Trust is growing trees and community
Hidden at the far end of a quiet woodland in Devon lies the Learning Shelter—a circular, hand-built structure designed to bring people together in nature while protecting the forest that surrounds…
My spa day
For Lucy, the wind and salty spray of the Atlantic Ocean is more relaxing than any spa treatment and being surrounded by amazing wildlife, like Common Dolphins, Minke Whales and Harbour Porpoise…
Path Accessibility Rating
Explore our newly developed path accessibility rating guide, designed to inform you about the ease or difficulty of navigating a particular path or trail within our nature reserves. The aim is to provide a clear indication of the terrain's challenge level, allowing visitors to choose routes that match their abilities and preferences.
Wildlife laws under threat: Habitats Regulations
With a second reading of the Retained EU Laws Bill expected soon, we're sharing a series of blogs about the laws and regulations designed to protect nature that are under threat. Today, Sue…