Exeter Outdoor Pursuits & Nature

The Devon Wildlife Trust - Exeter
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The Devon Wildlife Trust - Exeter
The Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) is concerned with all aspects of wildlife conservation in the county and is part of The Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK and the South West Wildlife Trusts. Devon Wildlife Trust's vision for Devon:     * A place where the future of wildlife is secure - DWT strives to safeguard threatened species and...
Exeter Sculpture Walk
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Exeter Sculpture Walk
The Campus of the University of Exeter is, by common consent, the most beautiful in England. Over the years, as the University has grown, every effort has been made to maintain and enhance its natural beauty, the fine arboretum and many beautiful shrubs and other plants which visitors now come from all over the world to ...
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
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Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre
Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre Get outdoors and active. Come to Haven Banks and try paddling a canoe on the river, or climbing our 23 metre tower and jumping off it! Yes, you can abseil down or do our power fan Descent: it’s like a bungee jump. We also do sailing and windsurfing at the centre and on the Exe Estuary. If you fancy...
Killerton - Exeter
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Killerton - Exeter
Would you give away your family home for your political beliefs? Sir Richard Acland did just this with his estate, at 2,590 hectares (6,400 acres) one of the largest the Trust has acquired (includes 20 farms and 200-plus cottages). Killerton House, built in 1778–9, brings to life generations of the Aclands, one of Devon's oldest...
GO APE Haldon Forest - Devon - Kennford
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GO APE Haldon Forest - Devon - Kennford
If you like the idea of an amazing high wire forest tree top course then Go Ape could be just your thing. We have Tarzan swings, rope bridges, ladders, tunnels and zip lines suspended up to 40 feet high in the tree tops. Go Ape is an award-winning confidence course with branches throughout the UK.  The Go Ape course will appeal to a...
Haldon Forest Park - Kennford
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Haldon Forest Park - Kennford
Whether you want a quiet gentle stroll or an exhilarating mountain biking experience, there’s something for you at Haldon Forest Park. 3,500 acres of woodland just fifteen minutes from Exeter. Things to do Walks and all-ablility trails Cycling Horse riding Playing Volunteering Events How much does it...
Canonteign Falls - Exeter
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Canonteign Falls - Exeter
Home to England’s highest waterfall, descending a staggering 220 ft, Canonteign Falls is a breathtaking Devon attraction, and a wonderful day out for all the family. Situated within Dartmoor National Park, in the heart of Devon’s Teign Valley, the waterfalls tumble down ancient rock formations to meet the tranquil lakes below,...
The Rock Centre - Chudleigh
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The Rock Centre - Chudleigh
ROCK CLIMBING, ABSEILING, CAVING IN DEVON Outdoors activity centre. DISCOUNT PRICES ARE AVAILABLE TO GROUPS OF FOUR OR MORE AT THE FOLLOWING RATES: £10 per head for one hour £20 per head for two hours £20 per head per half day (3 hours) ie. 3rd hour = FREE £40 per head...
Rock Garden Caves and Nursery - Chudleigh
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Rock Garden Caves and Nursery - Chudleigh
Welcome to the website of the Rock Gardens, set in the picturesque setting of the old Palace Quarry. There are about 8 acres of wild gardens, ponds, a rock walk with lovely views from the top, a small, but attractive illuminated cave with interesting formations and a traditional nursery all for...
Dawlish Warren Beach
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Dawlish Warren Beach
A stunning location with clear Blue Flag Awarded seas on three sides and a wide beach, which at low tide connects to a large sandbank called Pole Sand. The beach stretches down from Warren point to Langstone Rock, an extraordinary landmark of new red sandstone standing 15 metres high! Lifeguard cover is May to September. Please always ensure...
Becky Falls Woodland Park - Newton Abbot
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Becky Falls Woodland Park - Newton Abbot
No visit to Devon would be complete without a day at Dartmoor’s famous Becky Falls, where there really is something for everyone to enjoy. Set within a spectacular ancient valley, the Falls have been attracting visitors for over 100 years and today offers a fantastic, value-packed day out for all age groups, both young and old...
Bicton Park Gardens - Budleigh Salterton
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Bicton Park Gardens - Budleigh Salterton
Spanning nearly 300 years of horticultural history, these magnificent gardens are set in East Devon's picturesque Otter Valley, between the ancient city of Exeter and southwest England's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. The superbly landscaped park combines 18th century tranquillity with modern amenities to provide all year round...
The Market House Inn - Cullompton
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The Market House Inn - Cullompton
Family Pub in Cullompton, Devon. Indoor and Outdoor children's play areas. We specialise in children's birthday parties, Kiddies Disco and Karaoke. Good Food, excellent wines and well kept Real Ale for well behaved parents. Dog friendly Beer Garden and Disabled Facilities. An excellent place to break your journey, North or South, just minutes...
Escot Gardens - Maze & Fantasy Woodland - Ottery St. Mary
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Escot Gardens - Maze & Fantasy Woodland - Ottery St. Mary
For all lovers of Nature, Escot is a totally new gardens experience. It is uniquely attractive to garden enthusiasts and families alike. Here are champion trees and elegant shrubs amidst woodland paths, picnic spots and forest playgrounds. As the historian Polwhele said back in the eighteenth century: ‘‘Perhaps there are no...
The Den
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The Den
The Den is a Green Flag Awarded park close to the seafront at Teignmouth with a large, award winning childrens play area, a multi use games area, adventure golf course facility, a food kiosk and cafe, football pitches and an array of beautiful floral displays. The large childrens play area has a wet play feature so remember to have towels handy!...
Diggerland Devon - Cullompton
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Diggerland Devon - Cullompton
Diggerland is a chain of 4 theme parks (located at Strood, Kent, Langley Park, Co. Durham, Cullompton, Devon and Whitwood, near Castleford in West Yorkshire). At all 4 Diggerland locations adults and children can ride and drive real construction machines, under the guidance of our trained staff. No driving licence required! (Minimum...
Greyhound Country Inn
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Greyhound Country Inn
Great ales, Great food, and a Great Atmosphere……. The Greyhound Country Inn is a Free House and a Beautiful thatched Inn, in Fenny Bridges We believe it dates back to the Domesday times of 1086, being one of the coaching inns on the network of routes belonging to the Greyhound Stagecoach Company Large garden for those sunny days...
Here you will find a comprehensive list of outdoor pursuits and anything related to the great outdoors in and near to the city of Exeter, catering for you, your child, and your family.
This could include hiking, climbing, camping, canoeing, pot holing, mountain biking and other out activities, or simply a stroll around the countryside or in a nearby park.
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there is also featured outdoor play areas and everything related to outside play, this could include rope bridges, climbing frames and paddling pools in Exeter