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View: Map List Both Help View A to Z		Left Right	Disclaimer: Information provided by Breathing Places partner organisations. The BBC is not responsible for its accuracy. If you are under 18, ask your parent/guardian before you contact or visit a place. Haldon Forest Park > 19 Events at this location > Print this page The Haldon ridge lies just south of Exeter and climbs to a height of 250m above sea level. Haldon Forest Park is a haven for birds of prey, and home to over 30 species of butterfly. 30 miles of trails are available for you to explore on bike, by foot, or on horseback. Partner: Forestry Commission Address: Haldon Forest Park OS Grid ref: SX884849 More Details available from: Haldon Forest Park Email: enquiries@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Tel: 01392 834251 www: click here The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites listed. Events: Tue 17 February 2009 - Tue 27 October 2009 Go-Ride Cycle Skills with Exeter Mountain Bike Club Children's cycle coaching with qualified instructors - a fun and exciting way to learn some new cycling skills in a stimulating and safe off-road environment. Fri 10 April 2009 - Mon 13 April 2009 Easter Trail Follow the clues to find the Easter eggs hidden in the forest by the Easter Bunny. Solve the puzzle to claim your prize! Sat 02 May 2009 Dawn Chorus Walk & Breakfast An early start to hear the dawn chorus, followed by a traditional English or vegetarian breakfast at the new cafe. A two and a half mile walk around the forest (involving steep hills) will take us... Sun 31 May 2009 Bike Bash! A fun-packed day for bike nuts and their families, both young and old, organised in partnership with Sidwell Cycles and Cycle Exeter. Test drive the latest bikes, learn how to fix your bike, take... Thu 04 June 2009 Bird of Prey Discovery Day An all-day wildlife experience day with one of our most knowledgeable rangers. A combination of indoor and outdoor sessions to learn about the birds of prey at Haldon Forest Park. Outdoor sessions ... Sat 20 June 2009 - Sun 21 June 2009 Wildcamping An unforgettable family camping experience with our rangers, perfect for the Father's Day weekend. Bring your own own tent and set up base camp with the rangers. The afternoon will then be spent l... Wed 29 July 2009 Fitness In The Forest Kick off the summer holidays and bring the family to Haldon Forest Park to discover a wide range of activities that you can enjoy while getting active and staying fit! A host of sports and fitness ... Thu 06 August 2009 - Thu 27 August 2009 Haldon Junior Rangers: Bushcraft Go wild in the woods, with a chance for families to learn some basic bushcraft skills with the Haldon Forest Park ranger team. Includes shelter building, fire lighting and wildlife tracking. All c... Fri 07 August 2009 Reptile Discovery Day An all-day wildlife experience day with one of our most knowledgeable rangers. A combination of indoor and outdoor sessions to learn about the reptiles at Haldon Forest Park. Outdoor sessions will ... Sat 08 August 2009 See the Lights! Experience a totally new side of Haldon Forest Park and join our ranger to see the forest, it's views and some of it's wildlife after dark. An easy-paced three mile night walk. Well-behaved dogs on... Sat 22 August 2009 Night Creatures of Haldon Forest Experience a totally new side of Haldon Forest Park and join our ranger to see the forest, it's views and some of it's wildlife after dark. An easy-paced three mile night walk. Well-behaved dogs on... Sat 05 September 2009 'Know Your Trees' Workshop Do you know your Hornbeam from your Hawthorn? How to tell the two native Oaks apart? A workshop-style event for beginners where you can learn how to identify 25 of our more common tree species. A... Sun 06 September 2009 Top Dog Day Out Treat your four-legged friend to a fantastic day out at Haldon Forest Park. Discover how intelligent man’s best friend really is. Dog demonstrations including heal work to music, obedience, fl... Sun 20 September 2009 Devon Organic Festival We'll be celebrating Organic Fortnight with a host of stalls offering organic products from food and drink to textiles from across Devon and the region. With more organic producers than any other c... Sat 10 October 2009 The Deer Rut Take a minibus safari with our ranger into the forest, then walk - over rough ground in places - to see and hear the rut of our rare Black Fallow Deer, seen in the picture here. This will be f... Sat 17 October 2009 Forest Fungus Foray Discover a world of fascinating fungi and learn about identification, life histories, and edibility. Tue 27 October 2009 Halloween Ride Join Exeter Mountain Bike Club for their 'spooktacular' Halloween ride. Cycle through the dark of the forest and see if you get spooked! Thu 29 October 2009 Halloween Horrors! As the witching hour draws near join us for a feast of scary stories around a campfire in the forest! Why not get into the spirit of the event and come in fancy dress? Price includes hot drink. T... Sun 20 December 2009 Santa's Den Building Come and help build Santa’s Den in the Forest. Once the den is complete Santa will arrive with gifts to thank his little helpers! Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome. Atom Feed What is this?
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