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HOLYFORD WOODS

22 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome22 ha

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
  • 📍Open access throughout summer — no booking required

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Dog walks

Strong match

Free

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Forest walks

Strong match

Free

Nature reserve

Seasonal nature

Good match

Free

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Picnic day out

Moderate match

Free

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
East Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWListed length 61kmRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 46: Seaton to Seatown)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Monmouth Rebellion WalkWalking route
Named routeRef MRWRegional walking route
Channel to ChannelWalking route
Named routeRef CCRegional walking route
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 2 Axminster to DawlishCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route212 m
Named routeRef 2Length 212 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route172 m
Named routeRef 2Length 172 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 2Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route57 m
Named routeRef 2Length 57 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route236 m
Named routeRef 2Length 236 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Holyford Lanebridleway · 346 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 346 mPath type: track
Holyford Lanebridleway · 299 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 299 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

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Holyford Woods Nature Reserve

Holyford Woods Nature Reserve

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Good to know

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

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