Visitor information
Opening hours
How to find us
Parking & prices
Contact details

Opening hours

Meddon Plantation offers 24 hour access, 365 days a year. 

How to find us

How to find us
Meddon Plantation, Bideford
Sat Nav Postcode: EX39 5RA
OS Grid Ref
SS279184
Get directions

50.941905656399, -4.4482055037948

Parking and prices

There are no formal parking facilities at Meddon Plantation. It is accessible by foot. 

Additional information

Number of accessible parking spaces: 0

There are no designated accessible parking spaces at this forest, have you seen our Easy Access trails page?

Contact details

Landline Number
0300 067 4800
E-Mail Address
westengland@forestryengland.uk

From dog walks to 'UFO' sightings, expect the unexpected at Meddon Plantation

Just south of the north Devon coastline, Meddon Plantation is nestled within the rolling hills of the English countryside.

Popular with local dog walkers, take a break from your everyday stresses and escape to the great outdoors at Meddon. Walk along grassy open paths, take a moment to pause and listen to the gentle swish of the trees, and see if you can spot any UFO's... Meddon Plantation is home to some speculation around UFO sightings. Why not visit to see for yourself? 

At a glance

  • Walking trails 
  • Dogs welcome 

Things to do

Walking at Meddon Plantation

Walking in the woodland is the perfect way to get some fresh air. Explore the range of paths and tracks that run through the woodland.  

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Cookworthy Forest

A great location for interesting walks, afternoon runs and enjoy the great outdoors, come and explore Cookworthy Forest's network of tracks and rights of way by foot, horse, or bike.

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Witherdon Wood

With several well-maintained tracks which provide opportunities for your wanderings, Witherdon Wood is a great forest location for all explorers, runners and meanderers. 

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Northcombe

Come and walk Northcombe's circular forest road loop, starting from the parking area. The wide tracks with gentle gradients make for easy going walks or rides, with amazing views and lots to explore.

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