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Dragonfly explorer trail at Wembury

Can you spot all the dragonflies? Discover an exciting new trail created in partnership with local community groups at Mill Meadow.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Get ready to discover an exciting new trail coming to Mill Meadow this spring. 

Located just behind the beach at Wembury, local community groups and South Devon National Landscape's 'Life on the Edge' team have worked together to create eight dragonfly sculptures inspired by the natural world. 

The free, self led trail is the perfect way to find out more about these eye-catching insects, understand the work our teams do to improve water quality, and learn how you too can help care for the rivers and seas.

The trail is open every day, but if you want an extra challenge, why not collect a family-friendly challenge sheet to help you? Set off on a dragonfly-spotting adventure, completing the activities along the way to earn your very own explorer sticker.

Dragonfly Explorer Challenge sheets are available from National Trust staff or at the Wembury Marine Centre during opening hours, Wednesdays-Mondays, 10am to 4pm.

Times

The basics

Accessibility

There is accessible parking in the National Trust Wembury Beach car park and there is an accessible toilet in Wembury Marine Centre.

Meeting point

Pick up a trail sheet from Wembury Marine Centre, Wembury beach car park, Church Road, Wembury, PL9 0HP. Please note WMC is closed on Tuesdays.

Suitability for children

Suitable for all ages

What to bring and wear

n/a

Other

Please note, National Trust car parking charges apply to non-members at Wembury Beach car park.

Contact info

South Devon Countryside team

Upcoming events

Community Tree Planting at Scobbicombe Farm, near Kingston 

Join the National Trust ranger team to plant trees as part of our Plymouth & South Devon Community Forest Project.

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9 Jan to 16 Jan 2027
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Community Tree Planting at Lower Manor Farm, Ringmore near Ayrmer Cove 

Join the National Trust ranger team to plant trees as part of our Plymouth & South Devon Community Forest Project. This is a family-friendly event and everyone is welcome. Our tree planting area is only a 5 minutes walk from the car park.

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20 Feb 2027
at 10:00 to 14:00

Community Tree planting- Guided Walk and Tree Planting at Ringmore 

Join the National Trust ranger team for a guided walk around Manor Farm followed by a chance to plant trees as part of our Plymouth & South Devon Community Forest Project.

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27 Feb 2027
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