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OCCOMBE FARM & SCADSON WOODS

95 ha

📷 Paul Hutchinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome95 ha

Getting here

50.45726, -3.57879

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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
  • 🅿️Parking nearby — easy to reach by car

Good to know

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

Best for

8 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

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: John Musgrave Heritage Trail

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 47 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
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
Orange WayWalking route560 km
Named routeRef ORWLength 560 kmRegional walking route
Old Paignton Roadpublic footpath · 117 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 117 mSurface pavedPath type: footway
Stantor Lanepublic footpath · 135 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 135 mPath type: unclassified
Old Paignton Roadpublic footpath · 333 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 333 mSurface unpavedPath type: track
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Geopark Cycle LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
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Horse riding

6 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

About this nature reserve

Occombe Farm & Scadson Woods is a 95-hectare local nature reserve in Torbay, South West England. The site features a farm and mixed woodlands, ideal for spotting native birds, insects, and enjoying family-friendly trails.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Footbridge in Scadson Woods

📷 Paul Hutchinson · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Footbridge in Scadson Woods

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🏞️COCKINGTONCountry park1.3 km→🌱Lady ParkUrban park1.1 km→🌱Cary's OrchardUrban park1.1 km→🌱Preston GreenUrban park2.2 km→🌱Victoria ParkUrban park2.4 km→🌱Goodrington ParkUrban park3.6 km→

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