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Holyford Coppice

29 ha

📷 Pam Goodey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome29 ha

Getting here

50.72274, -3.09232

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦103+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Robin and Blackbird
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🅿️Parking 293m away — 4 car parks within reach

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +100 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Robin, Blackbird, Woodpigeon +100 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

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

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Glow-worm, Alder Leaf Beetle, Harlequin Ladybird +31 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Glow-worm, Alder Leaf Beetle, Harlequin Ladybird +31 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Forest walks

Public woodland

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 4 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
East Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWListed length 61kmRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 46: Seaton to Seatown)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Monmouth Rebellion WalkWalking route
Named routeRef MRWRegional walking route
Channel to ChannelWalking route
Named routeRef CCRegional walking route
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Cycling

47 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 2 Axminster to DawlishCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route212 m
Named routeRef 2Length 212 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route172 m
Named routeRef 2Length 172 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 2Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route57 m
Named routeRef 2Length 57 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route236 m
Named routeRef 2Length 236 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

4 public paths nearby

Public paths
Holyford Lanebridleway · 346 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 346 mPath type: track
Holyford Lanebridleway · 299 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 299 mPath type: track

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Holyford Woods Nature Reserve

📷 Pam Goodey · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Holyford Woods Nature Reserve

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🌱Windsor GardensUrban park2.4 km→🌱Sea Front GardensUrban park2.5 km→🌱Seafield and Festival GardensUrban park2.5 km→🌱Cliff Field GardensUrban park2.4 km→🌱Cliff Field GardensUrban park2.4 km→🌱Jubilee Memorial GroundUrban park2.8 km→

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