Glade
← Back🌲 Conifer forest

Elfordliegh Hotel Golf and Country Club

✦ Ancient woodland10 ha

📷 jeff collins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome10 ha

Getting here

50.40401, -4.04398

Open directionsv
Google Maps↗Driving directionsApple Maps↗Driving directionsWaze↗Live driving navigationGoogle Transit↗Bus, rail or tramApple Transit↗Bus, rail or tram

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 Woodpigeon and Herring Gull
  • 🐕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

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Herring Gull, Jackdaw +61 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Herring Gull, Jackdaw +61 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Perennial Rye-grass, White Clover, Taraxacum agg. +14 more · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic; Plants — Bramble, Common Nettle, Hogweed

Varies

Insect spotting

Insects — Hornet Hoverfly, Praying Mantis, Water Lily Aphid +12 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Hornet Hoverfly, Praying Mantis, Water Lily Aphid +12 more · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef WDERegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 36: Plymouth to Wembury Point)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Erme-Plym TrailWalking route27 km
Named routeRef EPTLength 27 kmRegional walking route
The Co-operative WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Saltram pillars walk, SaltramWalking route1.6 km

This circular walk follows the Run England 1-mile route. The walk, which includes some slopes, can be muddy when wet.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
🚴

Cycling

104 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
Route 272Cycling route
Named routeRef 272National Cycle Network
NCN28Cycling route
Named routeRef 28National 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
🐴

Horse riding

1 public path nearby

Public paths
Park Lanebridleway · 2.2 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 2.2 kmPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

View towards Elfordleigh Wood

📷 jeff collins · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

View towards Elfordleigh Wood

1 / 15

Weather for this location

Next 14 days

Loading local forecast…

Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱SaltramUrban park3.9 km→✦SALTRAM HOUSEHistoric site3.8 km→🌱SaltramUrban park3.9 km→🦉BIRCHAM VALLEYNature reserve4.9 km→🦉NEWNHAM MEADOWSNature reserve1 km→🦉EFFORD MARSHESNature reserve3.9 km→

Own or manage this place?

Claim this listing to keep details accurate, add photos, and highlight what makes it special — free.

Claim this page

How was your visit?

How useful was the information on this page?

id: 8631ba38-4c4d-43c1-a9e1-8c4846e6e4fc