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North Devon Walking festival: Wilder, wetter, woodier

Join our ranger team for a guided walk exploring the wetlands development in School Woods and Winford Valley, as part of the North Devon Walking Festival.

  • Booking essential

Join our ranger team for a guided walk exploring the wetland developments in School House field and down through School woods and Windford Valley. Learn how the changing land use is helping nature thrive, with a closer look at our wetland developments and their impact on local wildlife.

Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear, this route will take in rough, uneven terrain in places and may be wet underfoot.

This walk is around 2 miles and will be at a relaxed pace with stops to share information on the site. Please meet in the main visitor car park at Alrington and look out for our ranger in red.

This event is £3 per person.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Standard Ticket£3.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Meeting point

Please meet in the main visitor car park. Look out for our ranger in red.

What to bring and wear

Sensible footwear, warm clothes and waterproofs in needed. Dress for the weather.

Accessibility

Ground will be uneven and over hilly terrain.

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