The Park forms part of the Arlington Court estate. Nestling in the thickly-wooded valley of the River Yeo, the 1,400-ha estate is centred on a Regency house owned and managed by the National Trust. Some of the woodland here appears to have been in existence by as long ago as the early 16th century.
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Braunton Burrows is one of the largest sand dune systems in the United Kingdom. Exposed to the elements, it’s a breathtaking sliver of wind-blown sand with dunes reaching up to 30 metres in height. Over 400 species of wild plants thrive in this remarkable landscape.
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The dramatic coastal cliffs on these northern shores are clothed in ancient, windswept woodlands, heathlands and cliff-top grassland that abound with amazing communities of lichens, mosses and flowers, some of which are unique to the area.
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The Lundy IPA is of great importance for its vascular plants, marine algae and lichens.
The island is about 5km long and 1 km wide, lying on a north south axis, the west being very exposed to the weather while the east is more sheltered. Cliffs, mainly granite, rise to a plateau. Its granite and slate reefs make the area a marine algae hotspot, with as many as 300 species recorded.
https://www.plantlife.org.uk/uk/nature-reserves-important-plant-areas/important-plant-areas/lundy
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This rocky clifftop IPA stretches to the west and east of Salcombe from Bolt Tail to Start Point and lies within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The rocky coastline forms one of the best examples of vegetated Atlantic sea cliffs in the UK and is characterised by sandy coves and headlands. The land is managed by the National Trust and there are many coastal footpaths to explore. Bolt Tail is the site of an Iron Age Fort and from here Burgh Island can be seen across Bigbury Bay. The lighthouse at Start Point has guided ships along this treacherous coast for 150 years.
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
This long, narrow reserve 'tumbles down' the western edge of the River Webburn. Within it you can climb a classic Dartmoor tor or explore woodland.
About the reserve
A reserve of two parts, Town Wood and Blackadon Down, featuring two of Dartmoor’s iconic habitats – steep wooded river valley and grazed bracken moor.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/blackadon
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
Summer orchids, dragonflies and rare butterflies are the highlights of this fascinating patchwork of ponds and meadows.
About the reserve
A troubled past has given way to today's beauty. In 2002, at the height of the terrible foot and mouth crisis, Ash Moor was chosen to be a vast burial site for infected cattle. Plans were made and the landscape was hollowed out in preparation.
Transformed for nature
Fortunately, the burial site was never used. Today Devon Wildlife Trust cares for what has been transformed into a wonderful network of meadows, ponds and wetlands. This is now a top spot for wildlife.
Summer gets the place buzzing
Summer brings out butterflies across Ash Moor including a colony of the rare wood white butterfly.
Dragonflies, damselflies, swallows and sand martins also buzz across the nature reserve's ponds. Look out for the occasional visit of hobbies. These little falcons chase down their prey over the water.
In winter, the going gets wet underfoot. This attracts long-billed birds including snipe and woodcock who probe the mud looking for juicy worms to feed on.
Ash Moor is easy to visit by bike and on foot. It lays on the Tarka Trail cycle path, while our own Meeth Quarry nature reserve is next door. Together Ash Moor and Meeth make a great day out!
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/ash-moor
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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
A beautiful patchwork of woodland and meadows in the heart of the wonderful South Hams countryside.
Andrew's Wood is a perfect slice of the beautiful South Hams landscape. From the top of the reserve views stretch over the undulating hills as far as the eye can see.
The nature reserve holds a secret. In the 19th century Andrew's Wood was known as Stanton Moor. In those times it looked very different with scattered farms, open fields and few trees. Today's landscape is a comparatively new one.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/andrews-wood
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Dendles Wood NNR is an area of upland oak-beech woodland located in a narrow gorge of the River Yealm. The woodland is rich in ferns, mosses and lichens.
Main habitats: woodland
This is a hazardous site and for health and safety reasons public access is limited to permit holders. For details contact the site manager using the contact details below.
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Black-a-Tor Copse is an area of woodland, granite clitter (rocks) and moorland 380 metres above sea level. The reserve is one of Britain’s best examples of high altitude oak woodland and is nationally important for the variety of lichens and mosses that clothe the trees and rocks.
Main habitats: woodland
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