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50.64414, -4.17951
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Raven and Robin
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦64+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Raven and Robin
- 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
- 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Raven, Robin, Carrion Crow +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Raven, Robin, Carrion Crow +61 more · last seen 2025
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bluebell, Himalayan Balsam, Callitriche stagnalis +51 more · last seen 2017
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Green-veined White, Small White, Large White +31 more · last seen 2024; Insects — Green-veined White, Small White, Large White +31 more · last seen 2024
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Guelder-rose, Turkey Oak, Common Hemp-nettle +2 more foraging species
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
7 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Dartmoor WayWalking route
West Devon WayWalking route
The LichwayWalking route19 km
Also known as the 'Way of the Dead' as a route for carrying coffins to the graveyard at Lydford Church
Two Castles TrailWalking route
Devil's Cauldron Trail, Lydford GorgeWalking route1.2 km
Steep, uneven paths close to fast-flowing water. Rugged steps and uneven surfaces which can be slippery even when dry. Sturdy footwear with good grip is recommended.
🚴Cycling
23 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Network Route 27Cycling route
Route 27Cycling route
Dartmoor Way (Cycle)Cycling route
National Cycle Network Route 327Cycling route
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route1.8 km
🐴Horse riding
3 public paths nearby
Public paths
Horse riding
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
Wildlife to spot
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