Forthcoming Events organised by Otter Valley Association

"The Otter" CP, Colaton Raleigh, SY078874. 4½ miles, 2½ hours.
Lanes, tracks and footpaths; fine views of Otter valley, mainly flat. Optional pub lunch.

Walk leader: Steve Hagger, 01395 442631         

Woodbury Castle, Estuary CP, SY032872. 4½ miles, 2½ hours.
Westwards towards Woodbury. Exe Valley views; two climbs, stony paths, muddy after rain.

Walk leader: Ken Watson, 01395 445859.         

Budleigh Salterton free CP, SY061821. 5 miles, 2½ hours.
Kersbrook, East Budleigh, riverside. Optional "brunch" on the beach at the beach cafe.

Walk leader: Stan Herbert, 01395 445113         

Salcombe Hill CP, SY139882. 5 miles, 2½ hours.
Circular walk with some steep steps; coast path to Weston with good views.

Walk leader: Brian Leveridge, 01395 443358.         

Old Bicton Church CP (SY073857), entrance from road SY073856. 5 miles, 3 hours.
See the great trees of Bicton Park and the China Tower. Ten-minute stops for sketching and demos; non-artists very welcome! Optional lunch in Otterton.

Walk leader: Jed Falby, 01395 445455       

Colaton Raleigh Church, roadside parking, SY082872. 5 miles, 2½ hours.
Kingston, Hawkerland Brakes, Stoneyford; commons and riverside.

Walk leader: Gordon Wilson, 01395 568594        

Peter Hall, Budleigh Salterton
To be followed up with an OVA visit to the caves led by John Scott (more details in July-Sept newsletter).  
Speaker: John Scott FRSA (Beer Caves Curator)     

The Green, Otterton, SY081852. 7 miles, 3½ hours.
Countryside, river, Mutters Moor, coast path with fine views from High Peak, some strenuous climbs.

Walk leader: Steve Hagger, 01395 442631       

Joney's Cross CP, SY057898. 4 miles, 2½ hours. Autumn walk on Aylesbeare Common

Walk leader: Robert Sellin, 01395 443283      

Colaton Raleigh Village Hall
Speaker: Prof. David Nichols   

Tipton St John CP, SY091917. 5 miles, 3 hours. Riverside to East Hill; one steep climb for great views of the Otter Valley. May be muddy. Optional lunch at the "Golden Lion"

Walk leader: Jed Falby, 01395 445455      

Castle Lane, SY043823 (limited parking, share cars if possible). 4½ miles, 2½ hours. West Down Beacon, coastal path to Littleham for short conducted tour of church and churchyard. Return along disused railway track. May be muddy.

Walk leaders: Hazel & Mike Harland, 01395 445665      

Four Firs CP, SY032864. 5 miles, 2½ hours. Blackhill Quarry, Hayes Wood, Woodbury Castle.

Walk leader: Stuart Lovett, 01395 443141      

East Budleigh Village Hall
Speaker: Kate Tobin from EDDC

Newton Poppleford Sports Ground CP, SY087900. 2½ hours. Looking for and identifying fungi and waxcaps.

Walk leader: Marion Nalder, 01395 442176     

Crook Plantation (Stowford), SY057866. 5 miles, 2½ hours. Circular walk on commons mostly in Parish of Colaton Raleigh. May be muddy.

Walk leader: Ken Watson, 01395 445859      

Knowle Village Hall CP, SY052827. 5 miles, 2½ hours. Shortwood Common, Hayes Barton, Squabmoor; muddy after rain. Optional lunch at the "Dog & Donkey".

Walk leader: Brian Turnbull, 01395 567339       

White Bridge, SY076830. 5 miles, 2½ hours. Coast path to Crab Ledge, Colliver Cross, Clamour Bridge, riverside. Two short climbs. May be muddy/exposed.

Walk leader: David Daniel, 01395 445960      

Peter Hall, Budleigh Salterton
Speaker: Dr Maureen Fairley