Beginner Botany Walk - Sidmouth

*Please note: The date of this event has now changed to Sunday 19 July 2026*

This is event is part of a suite of events, offered by BSBI members as part of the 100 Plants in 2026 Challenge. Participants will have the opportunity to meet other botanists, and learn some common plants, while taking an informal beginner-focused walk.

These are events are open to any beginner botanists; you do not need to be taking part in the 100 Plants Challenge to attend.

Led by: Ed Dolphin

Meet at: Free car park, Knowle, Station Road, Sidmouth, EX10 8XL, SY121881, What3Words: unwanted.upgrading.slug

Contingency plan (in case of bad weather): In the event of poor weather the event will be postponed for 2 weeks to 20th. Participants will be contacted the day before if the forecast looks poor. You are welcome to contact the organiser on the morning if it looks doubtful.

Expected terrain: Equivalent to a walk in a country park. Most of the day will be on good paths or uncut meadow but the pasture will be walking among many ant hills.

Expected required fitness level: There is a short uphill walk to the site but nothing strenuous.

Enquiries: derbydolphin@yahoo.com

Safety and booking terms: Please read this guidance for participants at BSBI events carefully, before booking.