On the outskirts of Okehampton the walks through this beautiful wood lead you past big majestic Douglas fir trees, through areas of old beech trees and alongside the banks of the Okemeet River. There are two walks, one of which forms part of the Tarka Trail and follows the River. The other is a circular route and winds its way through the wood.
Cann Woods is recorded as far back as the 15th century when it was part of the Manor of Boringdon. The nearby Iron Age fort of Boringdon Camp is believed to date from 350BC to 150BC. Its name comes from the Saxon 'Burth Y Don' meaning the entrenched place on the hill. Covering an area of some 230 hectares the woods are a prominent feature of the surrounding landscape and are an excellent example of forest management with areas of both coniferous plantation and broad-leaved.
This scattered group of small woods are contained within the Great Western Community Forest and the Avon Community Forest. They range from ancient woods to newly planted woodland on agricultural sites.
Once you have climbed to the highest points of Croydon Hill you will be rewarded with glorious panoramic views out to sea, as well as the surrounding rolling countryside, bisected by valleys and streams. An upland woodland, Croydon Hill itself is home to a wide variety of animal and plant life.
From the extensive pine woodlands and heathlands in the Wareham and Ringwood areas, to the beautiful beech woodlands of Cranborne Chase, the forests of Dorset are a delight to discover.A large area of open heathland and pine woodland, with the much loved Sika Trail running through it. Not only can you spot the secretive Sika Deer but also the solitary Roe Deer.
Covering 35 square miles, the forest was formerly a royal hunting forest. For centuries it was valued for its resources of iron, coal, stone and timber. Today it is a place of few crowds and much peace, with the largest area of old oak trees in Britain. It came to the Forestry Commission in 1924.
Great Plantation is a favourite with local people. Its flat profile makes it a great place to take the dog for a quick run and is within easy reach of the picturesque Dartmoor National Park. If you only have an hour to spare Great Plantation is ideally situated for a quick visit.
This large mixed woodland is characterised by its hills, steepsided coombes and babbling streams and is also home to many red deer. Majestic 70 year old Douglas fir trees stand amongst oak woods and provide a varied habitat in which woodland wildlife flourishes
This woodland lies in the deep, secluded West Looe valley and provides a peaceful haven for a variety of wildlife. The good tracks that wind their way through the wood will provide you with ample opportunity to catch glimpses of some of this wildlife. During the autumn this wood is one of the best places in the county to experience the changing colours, especially amongst the beech plantations and oak woods.
Idless Woods is a sheltered and tranquil woodland that runs along the side of the valley down to the river Allen. It's proximity to the pretty city of Truro makes it popular with local people; and the peaceful setting makes it popular with local wildlife.
A beautiful diverse wooded valley on the edge of Dartmoor with fantastic views down the Lyd valley and over the moor. Lydford Forest is a very peaceful wood and as such an array of wildlife is able to flourish here. They ask visitors to respect this peaceful haven and not to disturb the wildlife.
This huge forest has waymarked forest walks and trails and is very popular with people doing long sponsored walks and endurance horse rides. Three right-of-ways cross the forest, following the old Mounth roads. Deer, foxes and raptors thrive within the forest, as well as the smaller birds and animals such as voles and tree-creepers.
his area consists of Savernake Forest and its two significant outliers, West Woods and Collingbourne. All are old woods which are predominantly broadleaf and in particular beech. The Forestry Commission has a long-term lease on this woodland.
This impressive coniferous forest is home to a variety of woodland wildlife and you may see some of it when out exploring. Lying at the northern end of the picturesque Quantock Hills it can be a great introduction to this special place and it is easy to access the rest of the ridge through the forest.
These woodlands cover the valley sides of the River Wye and are made up of a mosaic of broadleaf and conifer trees, providing a variety of wildlife habitats.Lots to see and do at the internationally famous viewpoint. Nearby cliffs are the nesting place of peregrine falcons that soar above the valley of the River Wye 120m below. It is also the site of an Iron Age hill fort.
