Links

The following page contains links to sites that we feel are of particular interest to our visitors. If you find that a site has moved, or if you would like to suggest a site for this section, please contact us. We are not responsible for the content of external sites.

Recreation and activities

Sustrans www.sustrans.org.uk

Local cycling clubs : Exmouth, Sidmouth, Axe Valley, Exeter MBC

DOWNLOAD 10 On road cycle guides published by the East Devon District Council (1998), with suggested routes to enjoy the green lanes and diverse landscape of the East Devon AONB.

Open access sites and Countryside Code information www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk

Devon Rights of Way information (www.devon.gov.uk)

South West Coast Path www.nationaltrail.co.uk/southwestcoastpath

Ramblers Association (East Devon Local Group) www.ramblers.org.uk

Wheelchair friendly routes (www.walkswithwheelchairs.com)

Pushchair friendly routes (www.walkswithbuggies.com)

British Horse Society www.bhs.org.uk see also the 2 local Pony Club groups (East Devon Hunt & Axe Vale)

Information on where to fish (Get hooked)

Quality music, comedy and theatre performances in your village www.villagesinaction.co.uk

Local history and wildlife

East Devon District Council Countryside Service www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside

Sid Vale Association www.sidvaleassociation.org.uk

Colyton History Society www.colytonhistory.co.uk

Otter Valley Society www.ova.org.uk

Axe Vale Conservation Society www.axevaleconservation.co.uk

Offwell Woodland Trust www.offwell.info

East Devon Museums www.devonmuseums.net

Seaton Visitor Centre Trust www.seatonvisitorcentretrust.org

Village websites and local action

Colyton - most rebellious town in England! www.colyton.co.uk or www.colytonparishcouncil.co.uk

Colyford Village - between Seaton and Colyton, includes tram stop and riverside walks www.colyfordvillage.co.uk

Kilmington - on the site of an old Roman road www.kilmingtonvillage.com

Newton Poppleford - nestled between the Otter and Pebblebeds www.newton-poppleford-news.co.uk

Umborne - quiet Vale of Umborne, near Shute www.umborne.org

Uplyme - start (or end!) of the East Devon Way, near Lyme www.uplyme.com or www.uplymeparishcouncil.org/

Sustainable Seaton - a transition town (www.sustainableseaton.com)

Tipton St John - in the heart of the lower Otter Valley (www.tiptonstjohn)

Devon Community Foundation - Charitable trust supporting rural communities (www.devoncf.com)

Community Contacts

Community Council of Devon www.devonrcc.gov.uk

Campaign for the Protection of Rural England www.cpre.org.uk Check out their recent work on tranquility areas which puts Devon at 5th most tranquil county in England.

Community transport initiatives www.eastdevon.gov.uk/community/community_transport.htm