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BUDSHEAD WOOD

15 ha

📷 Mick Lobb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome15 ha

Getting here

50.41831, -4.16733

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 61m away — 18 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Paid

Best for

7 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: Budshead Wood Blue Walking Route

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef WDERegional walking route
Tamar Valley Discovery TrailWalking route
Named routeRef TDTRegional walking route
The Co-operative WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Budshead Wood Red Walking RouteWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Budshead Wood Yellow Walking RouteWalking route
Named route
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Cycling

57 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
NCN 2 linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN 27 linkCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Riverside cycle trail at SaltramCycling route3.2 km

Perfect for families, young children, and those new to cycling, the terrain is largely flat with one steep hill.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal cycle route
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 2 Plymouth to St. AustellCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network

About this nature reserve

Budshead Wood is a Local Nature Reserve of 15 hectares situated in Plymouth, South West England. This wooded area features a network of paths for walking, and it is home to varied wildlife such as birds, mammals, and plants typical of the region.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Budshead Wood, Plymouth.

📷 Mick Lobb · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Budshead Wood, Plymouth.

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Central ParkUrban park3.8 km→🌱Huntley GardensUrban park3 km→🦉BIRCHAM VALLEYNature reserve4.1 km→🌱Devonport ParkUrban park4.8 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park4.8 km→🦉WOODLAND WOOD VALLEYNature reserve1.2 km→

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