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Getting here
50.38219, -4.06927
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
- 🌿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
- ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
- 🌿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 — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Mallard, Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull +72 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Mallard, Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull +72 more · last seen 2026
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Chrysolina banksii, Rhagium mordax, Harlequin Ladybird +4 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Chrysolina banksii, Rhagium mordax, Harlequin Ladybird +4 more · last seen 2026
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Heritage
Good match
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
11 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
European long distance path E9 - part alternative Great BritainWalking route711 km
West Devon WayWalking route
South West Coast Path (Section 36: Plymouth to Wembury Point)Walking route
Erme-Plym TrailWalking route27 km
Plymouth City TrailWalking route
🚴Cycling
131 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Eurovelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part English ChannelCycling route
NCN 2 linkCycling route
NCN 27 linkCycling route
Route 2Cycling route
National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth
NCN28Cycling 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.
Wildlife to spot
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