OVA Walks

We produce a quarterly programme of free, led walks – all are welcome on our walks, members and non-members.  Where a walk requires booking, it will say so in the walk description – this is not to limit numbers but so that unavoidable last-minute changes of plan can be communicated. 

We list our walks in the quarterly OVA newsletter and locally on posters around the area, but check here for updates to walks and new walks added to the programme after the printing deadline.

We provide a mix of walks of various lengths and, whilst many are in the Otter Valley, we do venture further away.  We encourage car-sharing and use of public transport.  The walk pace is adjusted to suit those walking with us.

What to bring:

  • Good shoes/boots for the Devon terrain (often muddy in places!)
  • A flask of tea or coffee, or your drink of choice – we always have a refreshment break
  • Check in the walk description to see if you need a picnic
  • Waterproofs … just in case!
  • Any personal medication that you might need (walk leaders carry a first aid kit)
  • Your contact details written on an ‘in case of emergency’ card (ask us for a blank card if you need one)

 

Suggestions are welcome and if you would like to contact the walk team our e-mail is [email protected]  
 

 

Thursday 22nd January, 10.00am - 6 miles - 3 hours View


“A wander on the Commons”

Thursday 5th February, 10am - 5 miles - about 3 hoursView

 

"Walk to the Exe Estuary at Exton"

 

Tuesday 10th February, 10.15am - 5.5 miles - 3 hoursView

 

“Puffing Billy (Old Railway Line not the team), Budleigh to Exmouth”

Wednesday 18th February 11.15 am – about 5.5 Miles - allow 4 hours to include ferry trip – BOOKING REQUIREDView

 

The Templer Way part 5 – from Newton Abbott to Teignmouth

Wednesday 25th February  10.00am - 5.5 miles - 3 hoursView

 

“Birds and Snowdrops”

Saturday 7 March 10.00am - 6 miles - 3 hoursView

 

“Otterton Ring”

Tuesday 10th March 10.15am - 7 miles - 3.5 hoursView

 

“Harpford Common and Hawkerland Valley”

Thursday 19th March  10am - approx 5.75 miles - 3.5 hoursView

 

“Uplyme, Lyme Regis and the Viaduct”

Tuesday 24th March  10.00am - 8.5 miles - 4 hoursView

 

“A Circular Walk from Otterton to the Eastern Commons”

Thursday 9th April, 10am - 5.6 miles - about 3 hoursView

 

"Stowford and the Edge of the Commons"

 

Tuesday 14th April 10:00am - 5miles - 2.5 hoursView

 

"A Stroll in the Neighbouring Sid Valley"

Thursday 23rd April 10.00 am - 6.5 miles - 3.5 hoursView

 

“Ever Walked on a Swan’s Neck?”

Thursday 30th April 10am about 5.5 miles - 3 - 3.5 hoursView

 

“Shaldon and The Ness”