This woodland nature reserve features a mix of ancient woodland, scrub, and grassland, with a variety of plant and animal species. The woodland is dominated by oak, beech, and birch trees, with a carpet of bluebells, wild garlic, and wood anemone in the spring. A stream runs through the reserve, providing a habitat for aquatic plants and animals. The reserve is also home to a variety of birds, including woodpeckers, owls, and songbirds, as well as butterflies, bees, and other insects. A network of footpaths allows visitors to explore the reserve and enjoy its natural beauty.
Really lovely place with lots of different paths to take with the dogs. Currently a blanket of bluebells which is really pretty
Managed by Woodland Trust. Well looked after & maintained. Visiting these woods since I was a kid, now I'm 58 lol! Great for dog walking, sad some dog owners let their dogs chase the few remaining Roe Deer that are left down there. Cycling strictly prohibited apart from 100mtr section that joins up with cycle path in Cann Woods. But you still get adults racing through other main pathways on their mountain bikes. No warning given of them approaching from behind tch! Local school children of all ages use it to for educational purposes which I think is brilliant. Downside to these lovely woods is litter mainly plastic bottles & bags of dog poo, disgusting. I myself have done many a litter pick in these woods over the years. Lovely place to do photography all throughout the year.
I've lived in Plymouth for 17 years... never been before. Beautiful walk, definitely going back to see the bluebells
A nice walk in the woods except for those dog walkers that refuse to take home their dog poo!
Surprisingly big wood on the edges of Plymouth. Lots of paths and different sections of woodland, great for dog walks.
Plenty of paths to explore, could walk for over an hour.
Hiking
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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Really lovely place with lots of different paths to take with the dogs. Currently a blanket of bluebells which is really pretty
Managed by Woodland Trust. Well looked after & maintained. Visiting these woods since I was a kid, now I'm 58 lol! Great for dog walking, sad some dog owners let their dogs chase the few remaining Roe Deer that are left down there. Cycling strictly prohibited apart from 100mtr section that joins up with cycle path in Cann Woods. But you still get adults racing through other main pathways on their mountain bikes. No warning given of them approaching from behind tch! Local school children of all ages use it to for educational purposes which I think is brilliant. Downside to these lovely woods is litter mainly plastic bottles & bags of dog poo, disgusting. I myself have done many a litter pick in these woods over the years. Lovely place to do photography all throughout the year.
I've lived in Plymouth for 17 years... never been before. Beautiful walk, definitely going back to see the bluebells
A nice walk in the woods except for those dog walkers that refuse to take home their dog poo!
Surprisingly big wood on the edges of Plymouth. Lots of paths and different sections of woodland, great for dog walks.
Plenty of paths to explore, could walk for over an hour.
