Old Sludge Beds
*SITE CLOSED: please note the nature reserve is temporarily closed so that repairs to infrastructure can be carried out.*
Paths and boardwalks allow you to get among the reed beds and ponds…
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Meshaw Reserve guided walk
A circular walk around this flower-rich, traditionally managed, culm grassland Devon Wildlife Trust Reserve.
Godborough Reserve, Bideford walk
A guided walk with Philip Marlow of Devon Birds to see the wildlife that now inhabits the rich mix of habitats at this Devon Birds Reserve.
Trust reveals latest nature reserve
We're proud to reveal our latest and 58th nature reserve: Ideford Common.
Nature reserve sees moor improvements
A much-loved Dartmoor’s nature reserve has undergone vital conservation work which will benefit its precious wildlife.
Maerl beds
Maerl beds are special underwater habitats found in shallow seas. They’re made by rare types of red seaweeds that grow into hard, twig-like lumps.
Swanpool Marsh Reserve, Braunton guided walk
A visit to this small coastal feature reserve to discover the flora and fauna of this rare habitat.
Exe Reed Beds
Great views across reedbeds and the spectacular Exe Estuary. One of the largest tidal reedbeds in Devon and one of the best for birds.
Heath Week returns for celebration of East Devon’s new National Nature Reserve
A hugely popular activities week celebrating the wildlife, history and landscape of East Devon’s new National Nature Reserve, is to go ahead this month.
Dartmoor nature reserve fire prompts warning from Devon Wildlife Trust
A fire at Dunsford nature reserve, in eastern Dartmoor’s Teign Valley, has prompted Devon Wildlife Trust to remind the public of the threat of wildfires in the countryside during spells of dry…
Volunteers celebrate four decades of devotion to Devon nature reserve
A dedicated group of volunteers has celebrated 40 years of work conserving one of the North Devon’s best-loved nature havens.
Improving access on nature reserves
Find out how we’ve been improving accessibility on some of our key nature reserves, providing easier access for as wide a range of visitors as possible.