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Lorna Doone Valley - Big River Watch

Help the team at Loran Doone Valley monitor the health of the famous Badgworthy Water by taking part in the Big River Watch.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Help take part in the Big River Watch at the Lorna Doone Valley. Sit down at your favourite spot along Badgworthy Water for 15 minutes and record what you see on the free Big River Watch app. You can sit in the Buttery Tearoom garden with a cream tea while you take part in the river watch. Or enjoy a walk along the river into the Doone Valley and find a quite spot to take part in the watch.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

All children must be supervised

Meeting point

Please meet at the Welcome Hut in the Lorna Doone Valley car park, EX35 6NU.

What to bring and wear

This event is taking place outside so please wear warm clothing, waterproofs and suitable footwear.

Accessibility

There are accessible parking spaces available. The ground is uneven and undulating in places.

Other

This is part of the Big River Watch and to take part you will need download the Big River Watch app.

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