Discover local butterflies led by Paul Butter and the RSPB team on a guided walk through their natural habitat. Learn to spot different species and hear expert tips on how to support them. A perfect outing for nature lovers of all ages!

No dogs allowed on this walk (unless assistance dogs).

This event is part East Devon National Landscape events programme for 2025.

Important information:

Meet: At the entrance to Aylesbeare Common (next to interpretation board on the opposite side of the road from the car park).
Car Park: Aylesbeare Common, Joney's Cross car park, (This is off the A3052 opposite Aylesbeare Common entrance), Devon, EX10 OBL. Free car park.
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Distance: The walk will take a leisurely pace and the distance covered will be less than 1 mile - not suitable for wheelchairs.

Difficulty: Can be uneven in places..
Toilets: There are no toilets here. The nearest public toilets are in Sidmouth, 6 miles (9 km) away.

Clothing: Wear study shoes, mainly gravel paths so shouldn't be muddy.

Stick with the group: There will be a large group, so please keep close to the walk leaders so you can hear us and see what eachother find.

If extreme weather and high winds then this walk will not go ahead. Ruth will email you on the morning of the event should it be postponed.

For any further information, please contact Ruth Worsley:

Email: savingspecialspecies@gmail.com or call Ruth on 07765126565.

Further information about Aylesbeare Common

All A Flutter Butterfly Walk at Aylesbeare Common RSPB Nature Reserve