Bovey Heathfield
Bovey Heathfield is a remnant of lowland heathland that was once much more common in the area. It has suffered from misuse in the past but is now being managed as a Community Nature Reserve. Divided into two parts, it supports a range of habitats including dry and wet heathland, scrub and wet alder carr. There is a range of plants characteristic of heathland, including heather, heath milkwort, heath spotted-orchid, bog asphodel and devil"s bit scabious. The reserve has a diverse fauna, including heathland rarities such as the Dartford warbler.
Where: SX 823765 & SX 825768
When: Heath prettiest in summer and most birds, e.g. warbler there all yr round
Facilities: Information Boards, Visitor Centre, Walks,
Access: Bus route available Bideford & Ilfracombe.
Hints and Tips: Lundy is Norse for "Puffin Island".
Contact Details
Bideford
North Devon
Tel: 01392 279244
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