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Lyneham Wood

✦ Ancient woodland24 ha

📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Free entryDogs welcome24 ha

Getting here

50.36718, -4.00734

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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
  • 🌿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

7 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Carrion Crow, Pheasant, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Carrion Crow, Pheasant, Robin +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Bluebell, Rubus prolongatus, Marsh-marigold +2 more · last seen 2021

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Gatekeeper +17 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Small White, Red Admiral, Gatekeeper +17 more · last seen 2025

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Heritage

Ancient woodland — historic landscape

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
West Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef WDERegional walking route
Erme-Plym TrailWalking route27 km
Named routeRef EPTLength 27 kmRegional walking route
Saltram pillars walk, SaltramWalking route1.6 km

This circular walk follows the Run England 1-mile route. The walk, which includes some slopes, can be muddy when wet.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
Saltram boundary walk, SaltramWalking route1.6 km

This walk includes a steep section with steps. The ground can get muddy, especially after wet weather, so walking boots are recommended.

Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

54 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
Route 28Cycling route
Named routeRef 28National Cycle Network
EuroVelo 1 - Atlantic Coast Route - part United Kingdom 2Cycling route
Named routeRef EV1International cycle route
Main RouteCycling route651 m
Named routeRef 2Length 651 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route159 m
Named routeRef 2Length 159 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

Wildlife to spot

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📷 Derek Harper · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Sherford Country ParkUrban park2.9 km→🌱Old Boundary ParkUrban park3.1 km→🦉NEWNHAM MEADOWSNature reserve3.9 km→🌱King George V Memorial Playing FieldsUrban park4 km→🌱Stray ParkUrban park2.3 km→🌱Stray ParkUrban park2.3 km→

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