Gateway to the Jurassic Coast and home to quiet rivers and some of the best preserved heathlands in England, East Devon is one of the most attractive pockets of the south-west.
Most well known for its fossil rich prehistoric Jurassic coastline, East Devon also holds some of the county’s best wildlife habitats, with quiet countryside and friendly rural villages in its heartland.
Four river valleys, the Exe, Axe, Sid and Otter all flow to the sea and offer tranquil riverside walks and great wildlife. The River Otter is, as you would expect, home to a thriving population of otters but is also home to one of England’s largest populations of wild beavers which have expanded throughout the catchment since their first appearance in 2008. The Axe and Exe Estuaries provide excellent intertidal mudflats and coastal marshes for breeding, wintering and migratory waterbirds.
The Pebblebed heathlands of East Devon are of international importance for their rare plant and insect communities, and also provide refuge for a reintroduced population of the rare smooth snake and breeding Dartford warbler and nightjar.
Discover the best of Devon’s wildlife on this small group tour, where beavers, dolphins and cirl buntings are among some of the highlights that can be found. Travelling in mid-summer, Devon is full of life with migrant birds feeding their chicks, butterflies drifting over Dartmoor hillsides and beavers raising kits. Find out more about Z) Wild Devon in Summer
Offering a comfortable base from which to explore the beautiful county of Devon, the Woodbury Park Hotel features modern facilities and spacious grounds. It boasts excellent access to the local heathlands, rivers and estuaries and features a pool and restaurant with good views. Find Out More about Woodbury Park Hotel
