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KNAPP COPSE

24 ha

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome24 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🐕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

Best for

6 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

Free

Picnic day out

Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
East Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWListed length 61kmRegional walking route
Coleridge LinkWalking route14.5 km

A circular route in the Otter Valley.

Named routeRef COLLength 14.5 kmLocal walking route
Orange WayWalking route560 km
Named routeRef ORWLength 560 kmRegional walking route
Exeter to Honiton WayWalking route
Named routeRef EXHONRegional walking route
Cullompton Honiton WalkWalking route
Named routeRef CHWRegional walking route
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Horse riding

10 public paths nearby

Public paths
Starcombe Lanebridleway · 1.1 km
Public pathbridlewayLength 1.1 kmPath type: service

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The East Devon Way through Knapp Copse

The East Devon Way through Knapp Copse

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