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Getting here
50.65391, -3.34422
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦112+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dartford Warbler and Mallard
- 🐕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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦112+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Dartford Warbler and Mallard
- 🐕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
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Dartford Warbler, Mallard, Blackbird +109 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Dartford Warbler, Mallard, Blackbird +109 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals, Reptiles
Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland heathland — silver-studded blue and heath fritillary butterflies; Insects — Keeled Skimmer, Beautiful Demoiselle, Emperor Dragonfly +59 more · last seen 2025
Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
6 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
East Devon WayWalking route
Otter Valley WalkWalking route20 km
South West Coast Path (Section 44: Exmouth to Sidmouth)Walking route
Orange WayWalking route560 km
Hayes Barton Heritage TrailWalking route
Hayeswood Lanepublic footpath · 44 m
🚴Cycling
57 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
National Cycle Route 2 Axminster to DawlishCycling route
Main RouteCycling route28 m
Main RouteCycling route505 m
N/ACycling route100 m
Main RouteCycling route86 m
Main RouteCycling route239 m
Wildlife to spot
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