A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
An ancient woodland to explore, with added panorama of the North Devon landscape.
About the reserve
There's much to see both within and looking out from the reserve. Take a path under mature oaks, ashes and hazel coppice to discover glades of spring woodland flowers, while the level hilltop location, just a few miles south of Barnstaple, gives wide views of the surrounding countryside.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/uppacott-wood
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
A small (3 hectare) oasis which buzzes with activity. This reserve is important for its range of wetland habitats. The great pond-sedge and reed that covers much of the reserve is a rare habitat across the west county. Dragonflies and butterflies are extremely abundant here. The reserve is mainly flat but is rough and sometimes wet under foot. Please contact the Trust for disabled access information.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/swanpool-marsh
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
Stroll through buttercup-filled meadows alongside the winding River Exe with wonderful views across the city to its cathedral.
About the reserve
Riverside Valley Park is one of six Exeter Valley Parks managed by Devon Wildlife Trust.
Its 40 hectares sit between Clapperbrook Lane and Bridge Road. This is an easy Valley Park to visit: it is close to the city centre and just a short walk from the historic Quayside. It offers river views, excellent walking and cycling paths and flood plain meadows giving way to the wilder estuary.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/riverside-valley-park
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
Wonderful views of the Exe Valley beyond the city stretch from this peaceful corner. Enjoy grassland walks at Belvidere, or visit Duryard for a good picnic site overlooking the valley.
About the reserve
Duryard and Belvidere Valley Park is one of six Exeter Valley Parks managed by Devon Wildlife Trust.
Two sites to explore over 11 hectares near the University of Exeter, with some very long views and peaceful meadow walks in a local nature reserve.
Did you know, Duryard was once a Royal Saxon deer park. (dur meaning deer and yard meaning hunting area)?
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/duryard-and-belvidere-valley-park
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
Leave the city centre to explore the fields, cherry orchards and wooded lanes of Ludwell Valley Park. Follow trails along the Northbrook stream or climb to the top of Pynes Hill for stunning views over Exeter.
About the reserve
Ludwell Valley Park is one of six Exeter Valley Parks managed by Devon Wildlife Trust.
The park is a working farm on the edge of the busy city of Exeter. Many of the fields provide free access to people wishing to enjoy this tranquil setting.
Next to the farmland is Wonford Playing Fields where there is space to kick a ball around, jog with the dog, or take a leisurely stroll beside the Northbrook. The valley is a real wildlife haven. Harvest mice nest in the fields, whitethroats and blackcaps skulk in the hedgerows and orange-tip and painted lady butterflies feed on the wildflowers.
Getting around the park
Access is from Ludwell Lane, Topsham Road, Parkland Drive and Pynes Hill. There is a range of circular walks.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/ludwell-valley-park
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
Paths lead you through a heathland landscape of gorse and heather. A great place to spot secretive reptiles and nightjars.
About the reserve
This is one of the best remaining examples of the heathland landscape which once dominated this part of Devon.
Take any one of a number of paths to explore the reserve's heather and gorse covered landscape. As you go look out for basking reptiles - common lizards, adders and grass snakes all live here.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/bovey-heathfield
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
A wonderful heathland haven with some very special wildlife.
About the reserve
Chudleigh Knighton Heath is a heathland mosaic of gorse, heather and grassland. This was once the landscape which stretched for miles across what is known locally as the Bovey Basin. Today, the nature reserve is a reminder of what has been lost and also acts as a vital heathland home to some special wildlife.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/chudleigh-knighton-heath
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
A fascinating 'new' landscape created from the diggings of nearby clay quarries. Birds, butterflies and wildflowers jostle for room amongst its meadowland and steep-sided slopes.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/teigngrace-meadow
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
This nature reserve is one of Devon's top places for dragonfly and damselfly watching. Bring binoculars for an up close view of these wonderful insects.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/little-bradley-ponds
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A former farmhouse in majestic grounds, now providing meeting areas and rural skills training venue
Woodah Farm is not open to the public. It's former farmhouse has been converted to provide office space, a meeting room and workshops for the promotion of rural skills. It is set in 140 acres of semi-improved grassland and has spectacular views from the plateau at the top. It is a great asset and provides activity space for educational events, a venue for meetings and a demonstration site. Call Devon Wildlife Trust to make a booking enquiry.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/woodah-farm-rural-skills-centre
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