Great Plantation

Visitor information

Grab your walking boots and enjoy a scenic stroll at Great Plantation

Once part of the Stover Estate, Great Plantation is located just north of the market town of Newton Abbot in the heart of South Devon.

Explore this mixed woodland which is home to roe deer, woodland birds, and the rare pearl-bordered fritillary butterfly. 

At a glance

  • Enjoy unwaymarked walking
  • Dogs welcome 

Things to do

Walking at Great Plantation

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

Enjoy unwaymarked walking in Great Plantation. We recommend study footwear in the winter.

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Nearby forests

Ancient forest on steep hillside

Canonteign Forest

Set in the idyllic hills of the Teign Valley, Canonteign Forest is home to some challenging hikes and stunning natural scenery. 

Walk alongside the Beadon Brook valley and take in the tranquility of the stream-side woodland.

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Horse riding on gravel tracks

Harcombe

The woods are a world of new adventure for everyone, so visit Harcombe and see what you discover. 

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Sunlight shining through woodland scenery

Kenton Common

Kenton Common is part of Haldon Forest, surrounded by beautiful Devon villages. 

 

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Panorama of a forest with heathland foreground

Dawlish Waterworks

With a variety of trees, beautiful scenery and gravel paths, Dawlish Waterworks provides the perfect setting for an adventure. Keep your eyes and ears sharp as there are lots of opportunities for nature watching. 

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