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Furzedown Wood

✦ Ancient woodland9 ha
BirdsWildlifeSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦83+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Oystercatcher and Herring Gull
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking on site — 2 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Parking· Free

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Oystercatcher, Herring Gull, Mallard +80 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Oystercatcher, Herring Gull, Mallard +80 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 — Himalayan Balsam · last seen 2024

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral +42 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral +42 more · last seen 2026

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (section 37 Newton Ferrers to Bigbury on Sea)

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
🚶

Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 5 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
South West Coast Path (section 37 Newton Ferrers to Bigbury on Sea)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 38: Bigbury on Sea to Salcombe)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Erme-Plym TrailWalking route27 km
Named routeRef EPTLength 27 kmRegional walking route
Avon Estuary WalkWalking route
Named routeRef AEWLocal walking route
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 28Cycling route
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
N/ACycling route122 m
Named routeLength 122 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1 km
Named routeRef 28Length 1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route162 m
Named routeRef 28Length 162 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km
Named routeRef 28Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route46 m
Named routeRef 28Length 46 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Kingston: Bluebells in Wrinkle Wood

Kingston: Bluebells in Wrinkle Wood

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