Come and explore the hills, streams and woodland of Canonteign Forest and discover one of Dartmoor's many treasures
Set in the idyllic hills of Dartmoor National Park just north of Newton Abbot, Canonteign Forest is home to some challenging hikes and stunning natural scenery.
Walk alongside the Beadon Brook valley and take in the tranquility of the stream-side woodland.
https://www.forestryengland.uk/canonteign-forest
Canonteign Forest Christow
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Explore our woodland trails on foot or horseback at Harcombe, part of Haldon Forest south of Exeter
The woods are a world of new adventure for everyone, so visit Harcombe and see what you discover.
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Harcombe Wood Harcombe, Chudleigh EX6 7XS
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Trinity Hill sits within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and borders the county of Dorset and nearby town of Lyme Regis.
It offers beautiful woodland walks with a variety of forest tracks and pathways to explore as well as areas of open heathland dedicated to wildlife.
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Trinity Hill Wood Trinity Hill Road, Uplyme EX13 5SL
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Sitting within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Core Copse at East Hill offers a variety of breath-taking views.
This wonderful woodland has something for everyone with veteran trees, beautiful displays of bluebells and other wildflowers, and an array of historical monuments dating from prehistory to the Napoleonic Wars.
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Core Copse East Hill Strips, Chineway Hill, East Devon
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South West Lakes Trust Wistlandpound Reservoir, located on the edge of Exmoor National Park, is a haven for wildlife and provides a beautiful and tranquil setting for a woodland walk or a day spent in the great outdoors.
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Wistlandpound Reservoir, near Blackmoor Gate, Devon. EX31 4SJ
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Exeter City Council The historic Exeter Ship Canal first opened to shipping in 1566 and was the first canal to be built in Britain since Roman times. The Canal runs through an area of outstanding and protected natural beauty and is a fantastic site to tie-up for a few days.
You can visit the Exeter canal and base your boat there for a few days, or all year round.
The canal basin and quay are an historic gateway to the city and provides ample parking with easy access to sports, recreation and shops.
This area is a mix of old and new building and provides moorings for a wide range of vessels.
A walk or cycle along the tow path brings you to the Double Locks pub, or the Turf Hotel at the furthest reach of the canal.
River and Canal office, Exeter City Council, Haven Road, Exeter. EX2 8DU
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Friends of Shillingford Wood
This is a community project to purchase Shillingford woods for the enjoyment and benefit of the local community.
The woods cover an area of nearly 12 acres, covering a hill side in Shillingford St George.
The wood is an ancient woodland and in the springtime is full of blue bells. It is also a haven for many animals and insects.
There is a "permissive" path through the woods, which twists and turns.
Any money raised will go towards buying this wood and associated costs.
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A house full of treasures, stories & intrigue. A secret garden to lose yourself in, plus a park that cyclists, walkers, & our four legged friends love.
The garden at Saltram is open and you’ll need to book tickets online or by calling 0344 249 1895 by 3pm the day before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked to visit the garden. The shop and Park Café will both reopen from Monday 29 June. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.
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Saltram Plympton, Plymouth, Devon, PL7 1UH
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Nestled in a Devon valley, Rosemoor blends formal and informal plantings to magical effect.
Rosemoor became home to Lady Anne Berry (1919–2019) and her mother following the death of her father, Sir Robert Horace Walpole, in 1931. Sir Robert had originally bought Rosemoor as a salmon fishing lodge. At that time the garden was, as Lady Anne described it, ‘dull and labour intensive, typically Victorian, with a great use of annuals in beds around the house.’ During the 1930s, Lady Anne’s mother created The Stone Garden, the first area of hard landscaping at Rosemoor, which still lies at the heart of the old garden.
During the 1960s Lady Anne joined the RHS and was soon invited to judge woody plants and new introductions in one of its committees. By the late 1970s she had helped found the National Council for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens (now known as Plant Heritage), and had also set up a nursery at Rosemoor. When Lady Anne gifted Rosemoor to the RHS in 1988 it consisted of the house, the 3.2ha (8 acre) garden around the house and 13ha (32 acres) of pastureland.
Rosemoor opened to visitors on 1 June 1990. Bisected by the A3124, the garden consists of two very distinct areas. On one side is the original garden – Lady Anne’s Garden – which remains a diverse collection of plants in an informal setting. On the other side is the new garden – a formal, decorative area in a glorious woodland setting – its creation in such a relatively brief time is a truly astonishing achievement.
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RHS Garden Rosemoor Great Torrington EX38 8PH
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Unspoilt island, home to a fascinating array of wildlife amidst dramatic scenery
From catching the ferry (or helicopter) to making your way around once you’ve arrive, we’ve got the details on how to get to Lundy Island and what's available when you're there. Please check with the travel providers to see which services are running when you plan to visit. Once you’re on the island there’s lots to see and do. Read on for all the information you need to plan your trip to Lundy.
Lundy Is owned by the National Trust and run by the Landmark Trust
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