Cann Wood - Woodland plantation
✦ Ancient woodland12 ha
Plan your visit
🦉Wildlife🍂Seasonal🦅Birds
Free entryDogs welcome12 ha
Getting here
50.41726, -4.06938
Open directionsv
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
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🌞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
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
- 🌿Ancient woodland — rare wildlife habitat
Deciduous woodland priority habitat; Ancient woodland
Free
🍂Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Free
🦅Bird watching
Strong match
Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Free
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Ancient woodland — historic landscape
Free
🌲Forest walks
Moderate match
Public woodland
Free
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km4 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
West Devon WayWalking route▾
Named routeRef WDERegional walking route
The Co-operative WayWalking route▾
Named routeLocal 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
105 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
NCN 2 linkCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
NCN 27 linkCycling route▾
Named routeLocal cycle route
Route 2Cycling route▾
National Cycle Route 2 Dawlish to Plymouth
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Route 272Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 272National Cycle Network
Riverside cycle trail at SaltramCycling route3.2 km▾
Perfect for families, young children, and those new to cycling, the terrain is largely flat with one steep hill.
Named routeLength 3.2 kmDuration 00:30Round tripLocal cycle route
Route 27Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 27National Cycle Network
Photos
Storm Damage in Cann Wood
Weather for this location
Next 14 daysNearby places
Useful places within 5 km
Own or manage this place?
Claim this listing to keep details accurate, add photos, and highlight what makes it special — free.
Claim this page→How useful was the information on this page?
id: ed824a31-4b10-495c-8115-68fd06a88f02
Wildlife to spot
8,095 records · National Biodiversity Network
Wildlife to spot
8,095 records · National Biodiversity Network🐦Birds53 species
springsummerautumn
2026▾
Robin · Woodpigeon · Carrion Crow · Wren · Blackbird +48
- RobinErithacus rubecula2025
- WoodpigeonColumba palumbus2025
- Carrion CrowCorvus corone2025
- WrenTroglodytes troglodytes2025
- BlackbirdTurdus merula2025
- Herring GullLarus argentatus2025
- Song ThrushTurdus philomelos2025
- Coal TitPeriparus ater2025
- DipperCinclus cinclus
- Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus2025
- Great TitParus major2025
- JayGarrulus glandarius2025
- ChaffinchFringilla coelebs2025
- ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita2025
- MagpiePica pica2025
- House SparrowPasser domesticus2025
- GoldcrestRegulus regulus2025
- NuthatchSitta europaea2025
- DunnockPrunella modularis2025
- Mandarin DuckAix galericulata2025
- Rock DoveColumba livia2025
- JackdawColoeus monedula2025
- Grey WagtailMotacilla cinerea2025
- MoorhenGallinula chloropus2025
- BlackcapSylvia atricapilla2025
- MallardAnas platyrhynchos2025
- Great Spotted WoodpeckerDendrocopos major2025
- RookCorvus frugilegus2025
- RedwingTurdus iliacus2025
- Green WoodpeckerPicus viridis2025
- Grey HeronArdea cinerea2025
- SkylarkAlauda arvensis2025
- GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis2025
- LinnetLinaria cannabina2025
- WhitethroatCurruca communis2025
- SiskinSpinus spinus2025
- Spotted FlycatcherMuscicapa striata2025
- RavenCorvus corax2025
- Mistle ThrushTurdus viscivorus2025
- StarlingSturnus vulgaris2025
- Little EgretEgretta garzetta2025
- KingfisherAlcedo atthis2025
- Collared DoveStreptopelia decaocto2025
- Stock DoveColumba oenas2025
- BullfinchPyrrhula pyrrhula2025
- WhimbrelNumenius phaeopus2025
- Willow WarblerPhylloscopus trochilus2025
- Meadow PipitAnthus pratensis2025
- PheasantPhasianus colchicus2025
- Marsh TitPoecile palustris2025
- GreenfinchChloris chloris2025
- FirecrestRegulus ignicapilla2025
- TreecreeperCerthia familiaris2025
Slow-worm
🐸Amphibians1 species
summer
2025▾
Common Toad
Beautiful Demoiselle · Large Red Damselfly · Xylota sylvarum · Minotaur Beetle · Culiseta annulata +7
- Beautiful DemoiselleCalopteryx virgo
- Large Red DamselflyPyrrhosoma nymphula
- Xylota sylvarumXylota sylvarum
- Minotaur BeetleTyphaeus typhoeus
- Culiseta annulataCuliseta annulata
- Water Lily AphidRhopalosiphum nymphaeae
- Marmalade Hoverfly
Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Wildlife to spot
8,095 records · National Biodiversity Network🐦Birds53 species
springsummerautumn
2026▾
Robin · Woodpigeon · Carrion Crow · Wren · Blackbird +48
- RobinErithacus rubecula2025
- WoodpigeonColumba palumbus2025
- Carrion CrowCorvus corone2025
- WrenTroglodytes troglodytes2025
- BlackbirdTurdus merula2025
- Herring GullLarus argentatus2025
- Song ThrushTurdus philomelos2025
- Coal TitPeriparus ater2025
- DipperCinclus cinclus
- Blue TitCyanistes caeruleus2025
- Great TitParus major2025
- JayGarrulus glandarius2025
- ChaffinchFringilla coelebs2025
- ChiffchaffPhylloscopus collybita2025
- MagpiePica pica2025
- House SparrowPasser domesticus2025
- GoldcrestRegulus regulus2025
- NuthatchSitta europaea2025
- DunnockPrunella modularis2025
- Mandarin DuckAix galericulata2025
- Rock DoveColumba livia2025
- JackdawColoeus monedula2025
- Grey WagtailMotacilla cinerea2025
- MoorhenGallinula chloropus2025
- BlackcapSylvia atricapilla2025
- MallardAnas platyrhynchos2025
- Great Spotted WoodpeckerDendrocopos major2025
- RookCorvus frugilegus2025
- RedwingTurdus iliacus2025
- Green WoodpeckerPicus viridis2025
- Grey HeronArdea cinerea2025
- SkylarkAlauda arvensis2025
- GoldfinchCarduelis carduelis2025
- LinnetLinaria cannabina2025
- WhitethroatCurruca communis2025
- SiskinSpinus spinus2025
- Spotted FlycatcherMuscicapa striata2025
- RavenCorvus corax2025
- Mistle ThrushTurdus viscivorus2025
- StarlingSturnus vulgaris2025
- Little EgretEgretta garzetta2025
- KingfisherAlcedo atthis2025
- Collared DoveStreptopelia decaocto2025
- Stock DoveColumba oenas2025
- BullfinchPyrrhula pyrrhula2025
- WhimbrelNumenius phaeopus2025
- Willow WarblerPhylloscopus trochilus2025
- Meadow PipitAnthus pratensis2025
- PheasantPhasianus colchicus2025
- Marsh TitPoecile palustris2025
- GreenfinchChloris chloris2025
- FirecrestRegulus ignicapilla2025
- TreecreeperCerthia familiaris2025
Slow-worm
🐸Amphibians1 species
summer
2025▾
Common Toad
Beautiful Demoiselle · Large Red Damselfly · Xylota sylvarum · Minotaur Beetle · Culiseta annulata +7
- Beautiful DemoiselleCalopteryx virgo
- Large Red DamselflyPyrrhosoma nymphula
- Xylota sylvarumXylota sylvarum
- Minotaur BeetleTyphaeus typhoeus
- Culiseta annulataCuliseta annulata
- Water Lily AphidRhopalosiphum nymphaeae
- Marmalade Hoverfly
Species observations from the last 10 years via NBN Atlas
Episyrphus balteatus
Episyrphus balteatus
Volucella pellucensVolucella pellucensVolucella pellucensVolucella pellucensGolden-ringed DragonflyCordulegaster boltoniiGolden-ringed DragonflyCordulegaster boltoniiSpeckled Bush-cricketLeptophyes punctatissimaSpeckled Bush-cricketLeptophyes punctatissimaRutpela maculataRutpela maculataRutpela maculataRutpela maculataRhagium bifasciatumRhagium bifasciatumRhagium bifasciatumRhagium bifasciatumEvents & activities nearby
Switch provider to compare local events, tours and bookable activities.