Ashclyst butterfly walk, part of the Great Big Green Week
Get your walking boots on and learn about the beautiful butterflies that call Ashclyst Forest home.
- Booking essential
- Free event
As part of the Great Big Green Week take a leisurely walk along sunken lanes and woodland rides, through broad-leaved and coniferous woodland. This is an area rich in butterflies species including: fritillary, pearl bordered, small pearl-bordered, silver-washed and white admiral.
As you walk, you will learn how to identify butterflies and their habitats. If you bring a packed lunch, there is the option to take a break at midday and continue the walk until 2pm.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895 Tickets are free but spaces are limited so booking is essential.
- Suitability
Children over 12 accompanied by an adult are welcome
- Meeting point
Meet in Forest Gate car park in Ashclyst Forest, close to Broadclyst. For directions please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/ashclyst-forest
- What to bring and wear
This event is outdoors, please wear appropriate footwear and clothing.
- Accessibility
Field and woodland paths are on heavy clay on a gentle slope. There may be many muddy paths, even boggy, especially after rain.
- Other
Dogs under control are welcome.
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