Reserves and species

Posted by devon
2011-05-04 11:32

Bovey Heathfield

This is one of the best remaining examples of the heathland landscape which once dominated this part of Devon.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Size: 
23.50
Short Description: 
Paths lead you through a heathland landscape of gorse and heather. A great place to spot secretive reptiles and nightjars.
Smartphone Description: 
A heathland with paths lined by gorse and heather. In late summer these come alive with colour. Bovey Heathland is a great place to discover nature's secretive side. Reptiles, including adders, common lizards and grass snakes, bask in the sun, while night brings out the mysterious nightjar with its churring call.
Location
Address: 
Outskirts of Bovey Tracey. The Wray Valley cycle trail borders the reserve.
Town: 
Bovey Tracey
County: 
Devon
Postcode: 
TQ12 6TU
Grid ref: 
SX 824 765
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
There are several routes around the reserves. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Parking is allowed along the sides of the track leading to the reserve
Walking information: 
There are several routes around the reserves. Allow 1 hour to explore.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01392 279244
Reserve email address: 
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
A place with wildlife secrets to discover
Species: 
Yellowhammer
Common Lizard
Best time to visit
Start: 
January
End: 
December
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by devon
2011-05-04 11:32

Cricklepit Mill

Cricklepit Mill offers you a place to escape from it all in the very heart of the busy city of Exeter. 
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Short Description: 
Historic watermill, wildlife gardens and home of Devon Wildlife Trust
Smartphone Description: 
Visit this urban oasis in the heart of bustling Exeter. Our wildlife garden is regularly visited by otters and kingfishers. Spring and summer see the garden's bee-friendly borders and mini-meadows come alive with butterflies and moths. The historic watermill has its own displays telling a fascinating history. Regular milling days give a behind the scenes view of the mill as it grinds flour in the old-fashioned way.
Location
Address: 
Cricklepit Mill, Commercial Road
Town: 
Exeter
County: 
Devon
Postcode: 
EX2 4AB
Grid ref: 
SX 919 922
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
Vistor centre?
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
Picnic area
Opening hours: 
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (closed Bank Holidays)
Toilets: 
Yes Toilets
Disabled toilet: 
Disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Access to the visitor centre and viewing area is suitable for all visitors. Parts of the garden are also fully accessible.
Parking: 
No
Parking info: 
Use City car parks nearby or on street parking
Walking information: 
Links in to Exeter riverside walks and Valley Park
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01392 279244
Reserve email address: 
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
Relax in our secluded urban oasis
Species: 
Otter
Dipper
Best time to visit
Start: 
January
End: 
December
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Heritage site
Posted by devon
2011-05-04 11:32

Warleigh Point

Warleigh point nature reserve is one of Plymouth's little secrets. Less than three miles from the city centre this is an oasis of calm, a place to get away from it all.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Size: 
30.00
Short Description: 
Woodland walks give way to stunning estuary views on the edge of Plymouth
Smartphone Description: 
Less than three miles from the centre of Plymouth, this is one of the city's little secrets. Woodland walks guide you past ancient oaks to the edge of the Tamar-Tavy Estuary. Here you get great views across water to the rolling hills of Cornwall. A great nature reserve for spotting woodland and wading birds. Butterflies and bats are other highlights of this tranquil place on the edge of Devon's biggest city.
Location
Address: 
Tamerton Foliot
Town: 
Nr Plymouth
County: 
Devon
Postcode: 
PL5 2SL
Grid ref: 
SX 450 608
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Yes
Access info: 
Easy access path leads to estuary views - this is suitable for most visitors. Some paths elsewhere have steps and can be muddy.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Roadside parking
Walking information: 
Easy access path leads to estuary views - this is suitable for most visitors. Some paths elsewhere have steps and can be muddy.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01392 279244
Reserve email address: 
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
View across foreshore to woodland
Best time to visit
Start: 
January
End: 
December
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by devon
2011-05-04 11:31

Marsland

Few people forget their first visit to Marsland nature reserve.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Size: 
212.00
Short Description: 
A magical, secretive mix of woodland, coastline and butterfly-filled meadows - all in a single stream valley.
Smartphone Description: 
Few people will forget their first visit to Devon Wildlife Trust's Marsland nature reserve. At 212 hectares it's very big! It's also one of our most beautiful. Sunny, butterfly-filled meadows, give way to thick oak woodland, before these break to give spectacular views along the rugged North Devon coastline. The South West Coast Path cuts through this reserve helping to make it a paradise for walkers.
Location
Address: 
Hartland
Town: 
Nr Bude
County: 
Devon
Postcode: 
EX23 9PQ
Grid ref: 
SS 230 173
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Due to its sensitive wildlife a permit is required to access some parts of the reserve. However, visitors do not need a permit to use the public right of way through the reserve. The terrain can be muddy in parts.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Limited parking on the tract on the right, as SS 217 169. Parking elsewhere is not possible without obstructing access.
Walking information: 
Please keep to the public rights of way. Paths can be muddy in parts.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01392 279244
Reserve email address: 
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
Devon Wildlife Trust Marsland nature reserve
Species: 
Pearl-bordered Fritillary
Otter
Best time to visit
Start: 
March
End: 
October
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by devon
2011-05-04 11:31

Volehouse Moor

This is a very diverse Culm grassland with a combination of other habitats, including grassland, woods and a stretch of the River Torridge. In common with most Culm grassland sites, Volehouse Moor supports important populations of many insects and is probably one of the best sites in Devon for the marsh fritillary butterfly. Many species of birds feature here, including buzzards, tree pipits and blackcaps

Reserve details
Trust: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Size: 
39.00
Short Description: 
A fine Culm grassland, with a combination of other habitats including grassland, woods and a stretch of the River Torridge
Smartphone Description: 
This is a very diverse Culm grassland with a combination of other habitats, including grassland, woods and a stretch of the River Torridge. In common with most Culm grassland sites, Volehouse Moor supports important populations of many insects and is probably one of the best sites in Devon for the marsh fritillary butterfly. Many species of birds feature here, including buzzards, tree pipits and blackcaps
Location
Address: 
Northwest of Holsworthy
Town: 
Nr Holsworthy
County: 
Devon
Postcode: 
EX22 7XH
Grid ref: 
SS 344 164
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Rough, wet terrain. The terrain is rough, unsurfaced and there are some steep gradients in places. Wellingtons are strongly advised. There is no crossing point over the river so each half of the site must be explored seperately. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Roadside parking next to either entrance.
Walking information: 
The terrain is rough, unsurfaced and there are some steep gradients in places. Wellingtons are strongly advised. There is no crossing point over the river so each half of the site must be explored seperately. Allow 2 hours to fully explore.
Grazing animals: 
yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01392 279244
Reserve email address: 
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
Volehouse Moor
Species: 
Banded demoiselle
Bogbean
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by devon
2011-05-04 11:31

Venn Ottery

Welcome to the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, the largest block of lowland heath in the county.
 
Venn Ottery occupies 26ha of this rare and valuable habitat, in the northernmost extent of a 1400ha complex of sites. Walking the reserve, look out for the rounded pebble-shaped stones, formed from the eroded bed of a wide desert river which flowed here 235 million years ago.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Size: 
25.00
Short Description: 
A rugged open landscape, where a series of shallow valleys gives rise to distinct changes in vegetation, from heathery commons and wet heaths to boggy flushes and wet woodland
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve is one of the northernmost remaining blocks of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths. It is a mixture of wet and dry heath rich in species of heather and gorse. Forty species of birds breed on the site, including the nationaly rare Dartford warbler. Four of the six British reptiles occur here;adders, grass snakes, common lizards and slow worms
Location
Address: 
Newton Poppleford, East Devon
Town: 
Nr Exmouth
County: 
Devon
Grid ref: 
SY 064 923
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
This site is very wet and muddy. Access is not easy. Can be very wet, muddy, boggy and slippery. It is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park in RSPB part of Venn Ottery Common
Walking information: 
Can be very wet, muddy, boggy and slippery. It is not suitable for pushchairs, the simplest route into the reserve is via the RSPB neighbouring reserve. Allow 1 hour to explore.
Grazing animals: 
yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01392 279244
Reserve email address: 
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
Venn Ottery
Species: 
Nightjar
Golden-ringed Dragonfly
Best time to visit
Start: 
April
End: 
October
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by devon
2011-05-04 11:31

Veilstone Moor

Veilstone Moor is a fine example of Culm grassland and the extensive network of linked grassland and woodland make for an interesting visit. The site has examples of most types of Culm habitat, from areas of dry heath to quaking mires and flowing water filled ditches. There are examples of drier, mixed deciduous woodland and scrub on the northern and southern ends of the reserve

Reserve details
Trust: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Size: 
30.00
Short Description: 
A fine example of Culm grassland
Smartphone Description: 
Veilstone Moor is a fine example of Culm grassland and the extensive network of linked grassland and woodland make for an interesting visit. The site has examples of most types of Culm habitat, from areas of dry heath to quaking mires and flowing water filled ditches. There are examples of drier, mixed deciduous woodland and scrub on the northern and southern ends of the reserve
Location
Address: 
7 miles west of Great Torrington
Town: 
Nr Bideford
County: 
Devon
Grid ref: 
SS 410 152
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Wet and rough ground, few defined paths. The Culm grassland can be difficult to walk across. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park in layby just along from the gate, please be aware that lorries frequently use this road
Walking information: 
No formal paths and the grassland can be difficult to walk across
Grazing animals: 
yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01392 279244
Reserve email address: 
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
Otter
Best time to visit
Start: 
May
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by devon
2011-05-04 11:31

Vealand Farm

This reserve lies on the Culm measures and is exceptionally diverse, due to the presernce of a variety of semi-natural and manmade habitats, grassland, scrub and open water. Various species grow in the Culm areas, with species such as purple moor grass and heath spotted orchid.

Reserve details
Trust: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Size: 
41.00
Short Description: 
An exceptionally diverse area with a variety of habitats
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve lies on the Culm measures and is exceptionally diverse, due to the presernce of a variety of semi-natural and manmade habitats, grassland, scrub and open water. Various species grow in the Culm areas, with species such as purple moor grass and heath spotted orchid. The reserve supports marbles white and marsh fritillary butterflies and the five new ponds attract an impressive range of species of dragonfly and damselfly
Location
Address: 
Northwest of Holsworthy
Town: 
Nr Holsworthy
County: 
Devon
Postcode: 
EX227JY
Grid ref: 
SS 288 068
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Wet, rough terrain. Access for wheelchair users and pushchairs is restricted beyond the initial path. Please do not disturb the livestock in the fields. The grasslands and areas around the gates may be very muddy after wet weather, circular walk can include the old Bude Canal.
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park beside the interpretation panel on the hard-standing area by the main farm track
Walking information: 
Please do not disturb the livestock in the fields. The grasslands and areas around the gates may be very muddy after wet weather, circular walk can include the Bude Canal, allow 1 hour to explore.
Grazing animals: 
yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01392 279244
Reserve email address: 
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
Vealand Farm
Species: 
Devil's-bit Scabious
Marbled White
Best time to visit
Start: 
April
End: 
September
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by devon
2011-05-04 11:31

Uppacott Wood

There's much to see both within and looking out from the reserve. Take a path under mature oaks, ashes and hazel coppice to discover glades of spring woodland flowers, while the level hilltop location, just a few miles south of Barnstaple, gives wide views of the surrounding countryside.
 

Reserve details
Trust: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Size: 
6.00
Short Description: 
Seeing the woods for the trees, and beyond
Smartphone Description: 
Uppacott Wood is a delightful ancient woodland site situated on a hill with wide views of the surrounding north Devon countryside
Location
Address: 
2.5 miles south of Barnstaple
Town: 
Nr Barnstaple
County: 
Devon
Grid ref: 
SS 555 283
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Uneven ground along paths in places. Can be wet and rough under foot. Tree roots/low branches may also hinder access for the less agile.Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park by gateway
Walking information: 
Can be wet and rough under foot. Tree roots/low branches may also hinder access for the less agile. Allow 45minutes to explore this site.
Grazing animals: 
no
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01392 279244
Reserve email address: 
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
Greater potted woodpecker by Adrian Evans
Best time to visit
Start: 
January
End: 
December
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve
Posted by devon
2011-05-04 11:31

The Rough

This reserve consists of damp unimproved grassland with a small area of woodland. The grassland supports a diverse flora with a wide variety of grasses and sedges. There are over 17 recorded species of butterfly, including small pearl-bordered fritillary and marbled white. Buzzard, sparrowhawk, green and greater spotted woodpecker are regularly seen

Reserve details
Trust: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Size: 
4.00
Short Description: 
A reserve with a diverse flora and abundance of butterfly species
Smartphone Description: 
This reserve consists of damp unimproved grassland with a small area of woodland. The grassland supports a diverse flora with a wide variety of grasses and sedges. There are over 17 recorded species of butterfly, including small pearl-bordered fritillary and marbled white. Buzzard, sparrowhawk, green and greater spotted woodpecker are regularly seen
Location
Address: 
3 miles north of Honiton
Town: 
Nr Honiton
County: 
Devon
Grid ref: 
ST 178 041
Facilities
Visitor centre: 
No
Shop: 
No shop
Picnic Area: 
No
Opening hours: 
Open at all times
Toilets: 
No toilets
Disabled toilet: 
No disabled toilet
Baby changing facilities: 
No baby changing facilities
Dogs: 
Dogs must be on lead
Access info: 
Very wet and rough ground, few defined paths. Steep gradient in places and terrain is rough, boggy and wet in areas. Contact the Trust for disabled access information
Parking: 
Yes
Parking info: 
Park in National Trust car park
Walking information: 
Steep gradient in places and terrain is rough, boggy and wet in areas. Visitors should be prepared for some difficult walking allow 30 minutes to see this site.
Grazing animals: 
yes
Contact details
Reserve manager: 
Devon Wildlife Trust
Reserve phone number: 
01392 279244
Reserve email address: 
contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Photos
Photo: 
The Rough
Best time to visit
Start: 
April
End: 
October
Admission
Admission fee?: 
No
Admission amount: 
no
Location type: 
Wildlife or nature reserve