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Torquay

47 ha

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome47 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — canopy now fully closed, creating cool dappled shade even on warm days
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CampsiteParking· Paid

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, Woodpigeon, Black Redstart +83 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Cirl Bunting, Woodpigeon, Black Redstart +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Eristalis tenax, Green Shieldbug +70 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Harlequin Ladybird, Eristalis tenax, Green Shieldbug +70 more · last seen 2026

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — public woodland

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: South West Coast Path (Section 43: Babbacombe to Exmouth)

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 98 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
Oddicombe Beach Hillpublic footpath · 22 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 22 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Oddicombe Beach Hillpublic footpath · 38 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 38 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Oddicombe Beach Hillpublic footpath · 51 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 51 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
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Cycling

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Geopark Cycle LoopCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route
Teign Estuary TrailCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

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