Otter Estuary Ranger Walk
Leisurely walk around the footpaths of the Otter Estuary Nature Reserve with stops to take in the sights and sounds of the reserve. Learn about the wildlife that uses the estuary and what you can expect to see from month to month.
Following the completion of the Lower Otter Restoration Project, 55ha of new saltmarsh and mudflat is developing in the estuary. Find out more about the project and how the site is evolving with the ebb and flow of the tide.
For more information about the Otter Estuary click here.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday 25th October 2025
- Time: 9:30-11:30
- Location: South Farm Road Car Park
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Grid Reference: SY 07030 82957
If you are driving to the Otter Estuary please park in South Farm Road Car Park to minimise road traffic - car parking charges apply. Revenue from the car park is pumped straight back into caring for the Otter Estuary and allows us to continue providing events like this for free.
Accessibility
The walk will last approximately 2 hours and will be at a gentle pace following flat gravelled paths for around 4km. There will be regular stops along the route at viewing areas with benches. Much of the reserve is accessible for mobility scooters, please contact us if you would like to discuss access.
Please note there are no toilet facilities on site. The nearest facilities and concessions are based at Budleigh beach or Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club.
Dogs on leads welcome.
Dress for the weather, sturdy footwear recommended.
If you wish to discuss on-site accessibility please contact mail@pebblebedheaths.org.uk
This event is organised as part of Wetland Weekender 2025. Wetland Weekender celebrates the renewed beauty of the Otter Estuary with a weekend full of activities that highlight the estuary's vibrant ecology, rich history, and unique recreational opportunities. You'll have a chance to immerse yourself in invigorating guided walks that take you through the heart of the estuary, enlightening sessions that share captivating tales of the area's past, and a variety of fun-filled activities suitable for visitors of all ages. What's even better? All these activities are completely FREE! Don't miss this chance to explore and appreciate the beauty of the Otter Estuary in a unique and engaging way.
This event is organised by the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust which is supported through funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Thanks to National Lottery Players.
