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5 great woodland walks in Devon

28th May 2020

Categories: Visitor News

As the weather starts to get warmer, you’ll no doubt be looking for walks that offer a little shade, if that’s the case, take a look at these suggestions for wooded walks in Devon.

Haldon Forest Park

This forest near Exeter is like the ultimate outdoor adventure centre. It has something for everyone, from walking trails to cycle routes and even segway routes! It’s perfect for families, solo hikers and those who want to exercise the dog.

The forest is home to Go Ape, but you are welcome to enjoy the wood at your own pace and without having to book to use their equipment. Though this is a popular place, the woods are extensive, so you can easily practice social distancing while enjoying the views and walking routes.

Fingle Woods

This woodland has seen extensive restoration work over the past few years thanks to the National Trust and the Woodland Trust to make it more accessible and the result is a beautiful, quiet place to go for a walk. The woods are home to a variety of different wildlife and birds and there are many species of native trees and wild flowers for you to enjoy.

Fingle Woods can be found to the south of the Teign Valley just downstream from Fingle Bridge, which is a stunning area to explore should you tire of the woods.

Bellever Forest

Located in the heart of the Dartmoor National Park, Bellever Forest has lots of walks for you to choose from, there are marked trails taking you through the trees as well as the bridleway giving you plenty of options every time you visit. It is one of the more open wooded areas on Dartmoor and is a great place to visit if you want to catch sight of one of the ponies.

Plymbridge Woods

As you can tell from the name, these are located just outside of Plymouth’s city centre, though if you go there, you’d never know how close you are to the city. The woods are full of clearings, streams and marked paths. Plus, for being so close to civilisation, they’re relatively quiet and perfect for bird watching.

If you want to head into nature for a walk, but want something historical to look at, Plymbridge Woods is a great option, not only are there trees, but there are also loads of ruins to be found along the River Plymm dating back to Plymouth’s Industrial revolution.

Wistman’s Wood

We’ve already mentioned one Dartmoor wooded area, but we can’t not include this mysterious woodland. Wistman’s is atmospheric and really brings those Dartmoor legends to life, it is an eerie place but there is something beautiful about it. It isn’t the most accessible of walks, but children and adults alike will love the creepy atmosphere and climbing over boulders that litter the footpath.