Walking with the OVA

STOP PRESS

Walk: Lyme Regis to Seaton has been re-scheduled to Tuesday 30 July due to a Met Office weather warning on Monday 15th
 

1. We have a few places available on the Silver Studded Blue walk on Monday 15 July starting at 10.00am (we had to move the date due to the weather) please email: [email protected]
2. 'Woodbury Wander' is now confirmed as Tuesday 23 July

Jane Connick

Welcome to our walk programme for late Summer and early Autumn.
Once again, our walk leaders have done a superb job of offering a wide variety of walks to suit everyone.
Fancy a stroll round Otterton learning about the history of many of the beautiful buildings, then join Dee on Tuesday 13 August in the afternoon to learn more.
Anyone for Dartmoor, shorter walks, longer walks and everything in between?
We have chosen not to clash with the Sidmouth and East Devon Walking Festival which takes place from 14 – 20 September and offers a superb selection of local walks in East Devon.  Pick up a leaflet at libraries, tourist information offices or www.visitsidmouth.co.uk.  You will need to book but it is easy either by telephone 01395 516441 email [email protected]
We may also be offering pop-up walks later in the programme and these will be advertised on the OVA website / monthly OVA update and Facebook – so keep your eyes open.
Enjoy your walking in our stunning coast and countryside.
Jane

We produce a quarterly programme of free, led walks – see below for our fabulous programme of Winter and early Spring 2023 walks.  There truly is something for everyone here, so please join us for a good walk together with great company in the wonderful countryside which surrounds us.  We look forward to seeing you.

All are welcome on our walks, members and non-members.  Where a walk requires booking, it will say so in the walk description – this is not to limit numbers but so that unavoidable last-minute changes of plan can be communicated. 

We list our walks in the quarterly members’ magazine, but check here for updates to walks and new walks added to the programme after the printing deadline.

We provide a mix of walks of various lengths and, whilst many are in the Otter Valley, we do venture further away.  We encourage car-sharing and use of public transport.  The walk pace is adjusted to suit those walking with us.

What to bring:

• Good shoes/boots for the Devon terrain (often muddy in places!)
• A flask of tea or coffee, or your drink of choice – we always have a refreshment break
• Check in the walk description to see if you need a picnic
• Waterproofs … just in case!
• Any personal medication that you might need (walk leaders carry a first aid kit)
• Your contact details written on an ‘in case of emergency’ card (ask us for a blank card if you need one)

Suggestions are welcome and if you would like to contact the walk team our e-mail is [email protected]  
 

• Walking With the OVA Aims and Objectives 
• Guidelines for Leading OVA Walks
• First Aid course report