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Monkley Plantation

✦ Ancient woodland26 ha
WildlifeBirdsSeasonal
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome26 ha

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
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
  • 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Campsite

Best for

9 activities

Wildlife

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

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Chaffinch +63 more · last seen 2021; Birds — Blue Tit, Blackbird, Chaffinch +63 more · last seen 2021

Free

Seasonal nature

Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour; Plants — Japanese Knotweed, Atlantic Ivy, Hogweed +122 more · last seen 2024

Free

Foraging

Plants — Hogweed, Common Sorrel, Wild Strawberry +19 more foraging species; Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Violet Oil-beetle, Oil Beetle, Meadow Brown +29 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Violet Oil-beetle, Oil Beetle, Meadow Brown +29 more · last seen 2026

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 13 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Woodland and Cott Brake circular walk at Arlington Court, Arlington CourtWalking route8 km

The trail follows footpaths around the estate through parkland and woodland. Most of the terrain is fairly easy but there is one steady and one steep climb and parts can be muddy.

Named routeLength 8 kmDuration 03:00Round tripLocal walking route
Centenary walk at Arlington Court, Arlington CourtWalking route4.4 km

This is a strenuous walk through woodland, open fields and parkland with some very steep and muddy sections.

Named routeLength 4.4 kmDuration 02:00Round tripLocal walking route
North Woolley Loop, Arlington CourtWalking route3.2 km

Fairly easy terrain, one steady climb. Follows wide footpaths through the estate. Some parts can be muddy.

Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 0:45Round tripLocal walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 6: Braunton to Instow)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
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Cycling

6 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 27Cycling route
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
North Devon Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
Tarka TrailCycling route
Named routeRegional cycle route
N/ACycling route193 m
Named routeLength 193 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km
Named routeRef 27Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.4 km
Named routeRef 27Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

2 public paths nearby

Public paths

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Wildlife to spot

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