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King George V Playing Field

1 ha

📷 John C · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

WildlifeBirdsInsects
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

50.49281, -3.52542

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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
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • 🛝Playground 269m away — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

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

Best for

8 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Cirl Bunting, Swift, Black Redstart +74 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Cirl Bunting, Swift, Black Redstart +74 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Eristalis tenax, Green Shieldbug +80 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Eristalis tenax, Green Shieldbug +80 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Playgrounds

playground

Free

Family friendly

playground

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 12 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
John Musgrave Heritage TrailWalking route
Named routeRef JMHTRegional walking route
Torbay Totnes Trail (3T)Walking route
Named routeRef TTTLocal walking route
Templer WayWalking route
Named routeRef TWRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 42: Brixham to Babbacombe)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 43: Babbacombe to Exmouth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Watcombe Beach Roadpublic footpath · 194 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 194 mSurface asphaltPath type: unclassified
Watcombe Beach Roadpublic footpath · 70 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 70 mPath type: service
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Geopark Cycle LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Teign Estuary TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 28Cycling route
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route332 m
Named routeRef 28Length 332 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route84 m
Named routeRef 28Length 84 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route679 m
Named routeRef 28Length 679 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Style into King George V Playing Field

📷 John C · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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🏞️COCKINGTONCountry park4.1 km→🌱Stoodley Knowle School (Closed)Urban park3.4 km→🌱Cary's OrchardUrban park4.4 km→🌱Lady ParkUrban park4.4 km→🌱Tessier GardensUrban park1.4 km→🌱The Rose GardenUrban park1.4 km→

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