Core Copse at East Hill

Visitor information

Explore Core Copse

Sitting within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Core Copse at East Hill offers a variety of breath-taking views.

This wonderful woodland has something for everyone with veteran trees, beautiful displays of bluebells and other wildflowers, and an array of historical monuments dating from prehistory to the Napoleonic Wars.

At a glance

  • Walking trails
  • Dogs welcome

Things to do

Enjoy a tasty treat in the forest, just bring along good food and company!

There are many tracks and walkways to explore within the beautiful woodland. The flat circular trail offers an accessible track for most of the route, which is suitable for prams and capable mobility vehicles in drier months.

Nearby forests

Bedgebury Forest - pines and trail

Trinity Hill sits within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and borders the county of Dorset and nearby town of Lyme Regis.

It offers beautiful woodland walks with a variety of forest tracks and pathways to explore as well as areas of open heathland dedicated to wildlife.

Beech woodland generic

East Devon is teeming with stunning views, enchanting woodland walk and unique wildlife. 

Immerse yourself in the serenity of the area on a woodland stroll, bring your binoculars and see what you can spot, or simply stop and take in the fresh air. 

Shaded walking trail in Stoke Woods, Exeter

Located to the north of Exeter, Stoke Woods is a great place to have a break from city life and get in touch with nature.

Stretch your legs on our wild trails and visit some of the oldest and largest trees in Exeter.

 

Child happily play running through grass

West of Exeter, Chalet provides a range of forest paths for you to explore, through gorse and heath as well as conifers and broad-leaved trees. The area is part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to the diversity of plant and animal life here. Bring your binoculars and see what you can spot, maybe you'll catch a glimpse of the elusive nightjar.

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