Sports, dance and activity clubs around Exeter that welcome newcomers, with their regular sessions. Outdoor clubs further afield are included when they need the landscape.
Sports, dance and activity clubs around Exeter that welcome newcomers, with their regular sessions. Outdoor clubs further afield are included when they need the landscape.
Events across Devon, including Haldon Forest
East Devon (coaching); events across Devon · 15 miles from Exeter · Outdoor & adventure · Event fees on the club's fees page
County orienteering club running events in forests and heaths across Devon and weekly coaching in East Devon and Torbay. Open to adults and children.
New here? Newcomers always welcome to 'come and try it' at events; someone is on hand to help you start.
Regular trips, an Exeter social evening and weekly Wednesday gatherings are mentioned
Devon (hut at Buckfastleigh; Exeter social) · 20 miles from Exeter · Outdoor & adventure · Modest yearly membership, including…
Caving club founded in 1947 that welcomes novices and experienced cavers. It has a hut at Buckfastleigh and holds social evenings in Exeter.
New here? Novices and experienced cavers welcome; kit such as helmets, oversuits and lights can usually be borrowed for the first couple of trips.
Meets one Tuesday each month (which Tuesday and start time not published in what could be read)
Exeter (valley parks) · Outdoor & adventure · Free
Devon Wildlife Trust's practical volunteer group for Exeter's valley parks, doing habitat work such as scrub clearance in winter and wildlife surveys in summer. No experience or particular fitness needed.
New here? No previous experience or particular fitness needed; register as a DWT volunteer first.
Lessons and hacks are booked with the office (9am–5pm)
Exeter (Balls Farm Road, near Alphington) · Outdoor & adventure
Family-run BHS approved riding school on the edge of Exeter with about 50 horses, offering private, shared and group lessons and hacks for complete beginners through to experienced riders, adults and children.
New here? Lessons for all ages and abilities; new riders are advised to start with a private lesson so the school can place them in the right group. Hacking for complete beginners upwards.
Dozens of sessions a week (sea swims and dips, swim and sauna, jeffing, 5–10k runs, rides, Tri-walkers…
Exmouth · 10 miles from Exeter · Outdoor & adventure · £5 a month after a free 30-day trial
Non-judgemental community fitness group in Exmouth with volunteer-led sea swims and dips, runs, walks, bike rides and occasional mountain biking. It welcomes any fitness level, age or experience.
New here? Welcomes people of any fitness level, background, experience or age; free 30-day trial, cancel any time.