Hartstongue - Nature Reserves

Fingle Woods lies along 10km (6.2 miles) of Dartmoor’s craggy Teign Valley, tucked into the northern fringes of Dartmoor.

Wander through 45km (28 miles) of new trails, take in spectacular views and discover its history. Explore the sun-dappled glades, spot wildlife and uncover intricate woodland archaeology. See if you can spot the iridescent blue of the kingfisher as it darts along the bank of the river Fingle, which gurgles and sparkles on its route through the woods. Listen for the rap of a woodpecker and the splash of an otter. Look for the ever-changing wildflowers, from carpets of ramsons and wood anemone to wild daffodils and bluebells, and discover the magic found here at Fingle.

The site is made up of eight different woods, which we jointly own and manage with the National Trust in the first venture of its kind between us. In one of our largest woodland restoration projects ever, we are nursing it back to health and reclaiming it for nature and people.

Size: 265.24 ha (655.42 acres) Grid reference: SX762895

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/woods/5663

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Size: 7.97 ha (19.69 acres) Grid reference: SX 781 897

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/woods/5808

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There is a high proportion of woodland in the landscape around Cutteridge which sits within a major Ancient Woodland concentration Management access is attained by a rambling minor county road which becomes a stoned access track through Cutteridge Farm and onwards over a large concrete bridge across the A30 Trunk road (high weight limit) to the NE end of the wood. However there is no public vehicular access to the wood and it is approached by footpaths and bridleways. A permissive path network was established around the site as part of the project and a sundial created by a local stonemason was installed at the main entrance as the Millennium Feature. A circular path and two public footpaths cross the site and walkers can enjoy the River Chew that runs along the southern boundary.

Size: 10.06 ha (24.86 acres) Grid reference: SX872920

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/woods/5341

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A quiet isolated wood located on a sloping site on the edge of Dartmoor. The options for visiting it by car or public transport are limited but the wood is well used by local people. There is access from the road running up the east side of the wood but no other public rights of way cross it. However there are paths within it to allow the visitor to explore.

Size: 6.97 ha (17.22 acres) Grid reference: SX823902

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/woods/4419

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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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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve

A trip to Scanniclift Copse is to experience the Teign Valley's rich patchwork landscape of hedges and small woods set among fields.

https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/scanniclift-copse

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A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve

At more than 800 years of age, Cricklepit Mill is Exeter's last working watermill. Surrounded by a unique urban wildlife garden, Cricklepit Mill also serves as Devon Wildlife Trust's headquarters.

Cricklepit Mill offers you a place to escape from it all in the very heart of the busy city of Exeter.

The 18th century watermill sits in an extensive wildlife garden. The place has a secretive feel - many long term Exeter residents tell us they never knew it existed!

Explore Exeter from here

The mill is the perfect place to begin to discover Exeter. Start here and then explore on foot or by bike. Exeter's historic Quayside is only five minutes away by foot, while the beautiful Valley Parks are within a pleasant 20 minute stroll.

For the more adventurous a River Exe Wild Walk takes you on a six-mile exploration of the local landscape including Devon Wildlife Trust's Old Sludge Bed and Exe Reed Bed nature reserves.

Cricklepit Mill is the home of Devon Wildlife Trust.

https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/cricklepit-mill