This self‑led trail is designed to guide you around some of the rare, unusual, and historically significant trees that help make Dunster Castle & Gardens such a special place. Pick up your free trail map from the Visitor Reception building, then set off at your own pace. Perfect for families, nature‑lovers, and curious wanderers alike, this gentle trail invites you to slow down, look up, and see Dunster Castle from a fresh perspective. Normal admission applies to non-members.

01643821314 dunstercastle@nationaltrust.org.uk

Join Exmoor Ranger Charlotte Wray for an early morning walk at North Hill, meeting before sunrise we will walk a circular route first listening for bats with bat detectors and then hearing the beginnings of the dawn chorus including whitethroat, dartford warbler and linnet. Bring binoculars. We will follow uneven paths so appropriate footwear and clothing required.

Meet at tank grounds car park at 4am SS954474 W3W foster.retrain.diverting  Sorry No dogs allowed. £5pp

01598 752509 npclynmouth@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

** CANCELLED BY EVENT HOST** Celebrate the Exmoor Nature Festival with us at Calvert Devon for a welcoming wildlife and orienteering walk around beautiful Wistlandpound Reservoir.

Discover local habitats, spot seasonal wildlife and learn simple navigation skills as we explore the reservoir together. This relaxed, guided session is perfect for curious minds of all ages — whether you’re new to orienteering or simply love being outdoors.

After the walk, join us in our Wild Activity Garden for an engaging nature talk, where we’ll share insights about Exmoor’s landscape and the species that call it home.

The event is fully accessible, with step-free routes and inclusive facilities, so everyone can enjoy time in nature together.

£11 per adult
£6 per child

Fresh air, fascinating wildlife and adventure without limits — come and explore with us.

01598 763 221 hello@calvertdevon.org.uk

07970099116 cwray@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

The annual Porlock Open Gardens event, where community and visitors come together to share their love of gardening and gardens which are not usually open to the public. Many of our gardens have wildlife and nature at their heart. Weekend tickets cost £8.00 per person – sorry but no dogs are permitted.

Full details from Porlock Information Centre.

01643 863150 enquiries@porlock.co.uk

Join us for The Exmoor Society Big Nature Day Symposium, an evening bringing together the UK’s top environmentalists to talk about key issues in conservation. This year, we will be discussing the importance of promoting inclusive access to nature so that people from all communities and regions feel welcome and are able to visit the countryside.

01398 323335 info@exmoorsociety.com