East Devon

'Bicton Park Botanical Gardens is home to many rare plants with origins from all parts of the world, including one of the finest collections of trees in Britain. This Heritage garden is maintained by a team of dedicated gardeners who look after and tend the different areas, so that you can enjoy them to their fullest. The 63 acres of land and gardens to explore will keep you coming back time after time as you see them progress through the year and change with the seasons.'

'The East Devon parish of Broadhembury, with a population of some 700, lies partly within the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It includes the historic and picturesque village of Broadhembury and surrounding hamlets of Kerswell, Luton, Colliton and Dulford.'

'A series of circular routes off the East Devon Way have been developed for us by the Ramblers with the support of East Devon District Council. To see these routes in detail please register for free on the Ramblers web site, look for a local walk, click the link to the map then you can find and print the walk you like. Or you can print the overview map ...'

Comprehensive guide to East Devon's countryside sites and events from the East Devon Countryside Team.

Has been held Mid October.: 'Several visitors to this page have asked for info about the Festival's website. Just to let you all know that the Walking Festival is organised by a small number of volunteers on behalf of Lyme Regis Business Group and operates on a shoestring without a dedicated marketing budget, so I'm afraid we rely on our Facebook page rather than a fully-fledged website.' ALERT It seems this Festival is no longer.

'Blessed by almost one hundred footpaths in and around the parish Ottery is a walkers’ paradise. From level trips along the banks of the River Otter to paths rising to some nine hundred feet, with views as far as Dartmoor, Ottery has something for everyone. Our Tourist Information Centre has maps, leaflets (including some in several languages) that contain information on where to walk and features of what to see and where to see it ...'

'These Free walks are offered by Ottery Walkers a local, informal group of friends, with volunteers leading walks and everyone taking responsibility for themselves. Anyone is welcome to join a walk, providing they bring food (as necessary) and are equipped with suitable clothing, boots and waterproofs.' Latest Dates 15-20 July 2014 (but not seemingly since, as such ...)

A town caught still in a timeless charm 'That was the Sidmouth that captivated the Poet Laureate, John Betjeman, and it will captivate you, too. Beautiful gardens and leisurely walks, Regency history and fine hotels, clean beaches and friendly shops…. it’s all here in this lovely seaside town that nestles beneath majestic red cliffs and the green hills of the glorious Sid Valley.'

'The Sid Valley has 56 miles of pathways, maintained by the Parish Paths Partnership to enable you to explore this section of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Also the valley is crossed by two long distance paths, the East Devon Way, and the South West Coast Path ...'

Held Late September.

'Walks around Talaton: Use them or lose them !'

'We are an informal walking group based in and around East Devon and Exeter, UK. We have been functioning as Wayward Wanderers since 2003, but metamorphosed out of another group which started over 10 years earlier. We are always pleased to welcome new members.' ALERT No future meetings of the Group foind at Review.

'The East Devon Way, one of the County's long-distance recreational walking routes, stretches for nearly 40 miles between Exmouth and Lyme Regis inland of and parallel to the South West Coast Path. There are a number of places where the two can be linked, thus creating a series of long-distance circular walks throughout East Devon ...'

'With the help of community rail funding, ALRUG is producing a series of walks leaflets called Avocet Ambles! The walks have been devised and produced by members of the Committee.'

'A walking route through the heart of the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, linking to the South West Coast Path, the beautiful Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and the Exe Estuary.'

'The development of the Exe Estuary Trail is an important element of the County Council's aspirations to encourage more sustainable and healthy travel by walking and cycling ...  The Exe Estuary is a fantastic and beautiful place to live, work and visit. As organisations with responsibility for managing aspects of the Estuary we work together in voluntary partnership, balancing competing demands and addressing any conflicts as they arise, to help ensure that the Estuary retains its magic far into the future ...'

'This walk includes a sample of Sidmouth and the River Sid as well as one of the town’s neighbouring ridges, and links the two elements via the Coast Path which gives superb views along the Jurassic Coast.'