Denham Wood

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Pine tree trunks within green forest shrubs

Denham Wood

Discover the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with a visit to Denham Wood

Located south of Tavistock, near Bere Alston, Denham Wood has a range of un-marked trails for you to explore making it the perfect place for a peaceful woodland walk.

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Walking trails
Dogs welcome

Things to do

Walking at Denham Wood

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Denham Wood has a range of informal paths that take you around the woodland and along the River Tavy.

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Nearby forests

Cann Wood

On the east side of Plymouth lies Cann Woods, known locally as Plym Forest, in the valley of the stunning River Plym

Covering an area of 230 hectares, Cann Wood is a great place to explore mixed forest with areas of broadleaved woodland mingling with newly planted conifer.

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Shaded walking trail in Stoke Woods, Exeter

Once part of the area’s industrial past, this diverse woodland now supports a wide variety of plant and animal life including some of the UK’s rarest butterfly species. Come and see what you can spot!

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Bellever Forest

Bellever Forest is an unmissable stop on your visit to Dartmoor National Park. Explore one of several waymarked walking trails, discover incredible archaeology, take in the breathtaking views from Bellever Tor, or enjoy a relaxing picnic on the riverbank surrounded by native Dartmoor ponies.*

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Fernworthy Forest

Fernworthy's position at the edge of Fernworthy Reservoir provides extensive opportunities for walking, nature spotting, and enjoying the peace of Dartmoor.

See if you can find one of the many prehistoric sites in the area including the Fernworthy Cairn Circle and Fernworthy Assycombe Stone Row.

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