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Parks, Gardens and Nature Devon |
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The Gnome Reserve & Wildflower Garden |
Grand Western Canal Country Park |
Northam Burrows Country Park | ||||
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| Gnome Reserve, West Putford, N Devon, EX22 7XE. |
Grand Western Canal Ranger Service, The Moorings, Canal Hill, Tiverton, EX16 4HX. | The Burrows Centre, |
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| The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden comprises woodland, stream 30 yard pond and garden. Home to over 1000 gnomes. Gnome hats and fishing rods loaned free of charge. Open end March to October . The Gnome Reserve and Wildflower Garden | Visitor centre, tea gardens, floating cafe and horse drawn barge at canal basin. The canal towpath, for over 11 miles, has flat easy walks, with various access points. Circular walks possible (check website) Responsible dog walking welcomed. Grand Western Canal | 253 hectares of grassy coastal plain at the mouth of the Taw\Torridge Estuary, with salt marsh, dunes and grassland. Park open to pedestrians at all times. Burrows Centre open from end May to early Sept. Northam Burrows Country Park | ||||
Watersmeet |
Cookworthy Forset Centre |
Dartmoor National Park | ||||
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| Watersmeet House, Watersmeet Road, Lynmouth,Devon, EX35 6NT. |
Cookworthy Moor, EX21 5UX. | Dartmoor National Park Authority, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbot, TQ13 9JQ. |
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| Watersmeet House is a 19th century fishing lodge that sits where Hoar Oak Water and East Lyn River meet. The fishing lodge is now a National Trust shop, tea room and information point. There are walks to enjoy along the valley and a quiz trail for children. Watersmeet | Find a reconstruction of a celtic roundhouse (usually locked unless being used for an event) near Cookworthy Centre. Cookworthy Forset has many trails and tracks to explore and a permanent orienteering course, you can download maps from website. You can also cycle on all forest roads. Cookworthy Forest Centre. | 368 square miles of open country to explore. Many walking routes, on and off road cycle routes. There are a number of guided walks available with numerous different start points all of which are listed on the webite. Dartmoor National Park |
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| Berry Head National Nature Reserve |
Seashore Centre |
Devon Wildlife Trust |
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| Berry Head National Nature Reserve, Gillard Road, Brixham, TQ5 9AP. | The Seashore Centre Tanners Rd, Goodrington, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6LP. |
Devon Wildlife Trust, Cricklepit Mill, Commercial Road, Exeter, EX2 4AB. | ||||
| 60 metre high cliffs at the southern tip of Tor Bay. The limestone quarryed in last 300 yrs used for Napoleonic Forts. Quarry now used by wildlife (seabirds to bats). Iron Age forts, Napoleonic forts, modern lighthouse and coastguard station to explore. Berry Head National Nature Reserve | The Geopark has many trails to go on, Geo Cruises and Kents Cavern to explore. The centre hosts tues & thurs afternoon beach activities in summer school holidays. Please check timetable for list of events and follow safety advice when going on trails. Seashore Centre | This charity looks after many Nature Reserves across Devon. The Nature Reserves include Andrew`s Wood, Ash Moor, Ashculm Turbary, Blackadon, Bovey Heathfield, Bystock Pools, Chudleigh Knighton Heath and Dart Valley. Check link for more details. Devon Wildlife Trust | ||||
| Lydford Gorge | The Maer Mobile Challenge | Escot Fantasy Gardens Maze and Woodland |
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| Lydford Gorge, Lydford, near Tavistock, Devon, EX20 4BH. | Maer Local Nature Reserve, Queen\'s Drive, Exmouth, Devon. EX8 2AY. | Escot Ltd, Escot Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1LU. |
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| Explore the area on a long or short walk (note: walks are strenuous). Watch wildlife from the bird hide, see the 30m high Whitelady waterfall and the Devil`s Cauldron whirlpool. There is a childrens playground and family events are run in the school holidays. Also shop and tea room. Lydford Gorge | Explore the Maer...if you dare! Maer LNR grassland is home to weird and wonderful wildlife. Climb on huge, wooden beasts in the Play Zone, then using your smartphone join the FREE interactive trail. This is your chance to be a Maer Ranger by tracking 6 very unusual critters. Will you find them all? Maer Mobile Challenge | Woodland paths,picnic spots and forest playgrounds. There is a maze to get lost in and letterboxing (nature based treasure hunt). There is a playbarn and a woodland drop slide. Animals to see include otters wild boar, birds of prey and red squirrels. Escot Fantasy Gardens Maze & Woodland | ||||
Heddon Valley |
Garden Rosemoor |
Canonteign Falls |
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| Heddon Valley, Parracombe, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4PY.. | RHS Garden Rosemoor, Great Torrington, Devon, EX38 8PH. | Canonteign Falls Ltd, Christow, Nr Exeter, Devon. EX6 7NT. | ||||
| Heddon Valley is a beautiful wooded valley running down to the sea.There is an information centre and shop from which you can start the walk along the river to to Heddons mouth Reported to be a good spot for butterflies. Heddon Valley | Woodland, formal gardens, wildflower meadows and water features can all be found here. The brash is a family picnic and play area. Free childrens trail is available at entrance kiosk have fun, follow the clues and take back completed form to claim a prize. RHS Garden Rosemoor | Canonteign Falls is the highest waterfall in England. Enjpy woodland scenery, scenic walks, secret garden, lakes and wetlands. Childrens assault course, with 30m zip wire, for all kids over 3 (and adults). Childrens play area and trampolines also here. Canonteign Falls | ||||
| Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve | Stover Country Park | Cockington Court Park, Historic Village and Craft Centre. | ||||
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| Dawlish Warren, Dawlish, Devon. | Stover Country Park, Stover, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 6QG. | Cockington Court, Cockington Village, Torbay, Devon, TQ2 6XA. | ||||
Situated at the mouth of the river Exe. Learn about local wildlife and ecology. The visitor centre has interactive displays. Junior Rangers programme runs childrens events at certain times. Use their website to plan visit as wildlife may not be seen at certain times. Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve |
This country park contains over 114 acres of woodland, heathland, grassland, lake and marsh and has a substantial amount of wildlife. There is a visitor centre near the entrance.You will also find interpretation boards, an aeriel walkway, a bird hide, picnic areas and a car park. Stover Country Park |
There are walks and trails around the park. There are demonstrations by skilled craftsmen, see the glassblowing or watch the blacksmith. See the walled rose garden or learn about the organic kitchen garden. There is a tearoom serviing lunch or cream teas. Cockington Court Park |
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The Rock Gardens and Caves |
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| The Rock Gardens, Station Hill, Chudleigh, Devon, TQ13 0EE. | ||||||
| The Rock Gardens and caves is set in the Old Palace Quarry. Explore 8 acres of wild gardens, ponds a rock walk, an illuminated cave and a traditional nursery. Also find a waterfall, Koi and Carp in pond, lovely views on the rock walk and a Tea Room.The Rock Gardens and Caves | ||||||
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