Meldon Wildlife Festival

Tuesday, 20 August 2019 at 10:30 - 16:00

Join the National Park and partners for a wild day out celebrating Dartmoor's unique and beautiful wildlife. A free fun-filled, event for all the family!

Stream dipping
Bird watching in the woods
Butterfly identification walk
Reptile tiles
Slugs and snails – not all slimey

Insect investigations

… and much more!

Facilities: Free parking, toilets, and refreshments available to purchase.

From Okehampton: Follow the B3260 uphill and look for Meldon
Quarry sign. Turn left just before Betty Cottles. Follow road over A30,
through the woods, under viaduct and look out for car park
entrance to Meldon Old Quarry on right.

From Tavistock & A30 Cornwall: Follow signs to Okehampton leaving
the A30 via slip road. Turn left onto B3260 towards Okehampton until
you see Betty Cottles on your left, take next road on right marked
Meldon Quarry. Follow road over A30, through the woods, under
viaduct and look out for car park entrance to Meldon Old Quarry on
right.

Location: Meldon Old Quarry

Booking required: no

Charge: FREE