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Getting here
50.42756, -4.06768
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
- 🌿Foraging is at its best in summer here
- 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Best for
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +64 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Woodpigeon, Carrion Crow, Robin +64 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Beautiful Demoiselle, Xylota sylvarum, Large Red Damselfly +17 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Beautiful Demoiselle, Xylota sylvarum, Large Red Damselfly +17 more · last seen 2025
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
West Devon WayWalking route
The Co-operative WayWalking 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.
Saltram boundary walk, SaltramWalking route1.6 km
This walk includes a steep section with steps. The ground can get muddy, especially after wet weather, so walking boots are recommended.
🚴Cycling
87 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Route 2Cycling route
National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth
Route 272Cycling route
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.
Route 27Cycling route
NCN2 AltCycling route
Dartmoor Way (Cycle)Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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