Eastern Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon West Devon

England

Eastern Wood

Huckworthy Bridge Grade II* listed late 15th or early 16th century bridge over the River Walkham. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171550" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171550">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The bridge is just wide enough to allow a car to pass. — Huckworthy Bridge Credit: Vieve Forward

Eastern Wood is a picturesque forest located in the county of Devon, in the southwestern part of England. Covering an area of approximately 500 acres, this woodland is known for its diverse range of flora and fauna, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers alike.

The forest is predominantly made up of oak, beech, and birch trees, creating a dense canopy that provides a habitat for a variety of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, and numerous bird species. The forest floor is carpeted with ferns, bluebells, and other native plants, adding to the beauty of the landscape.

Eastern Wood is crisscrossed by a network of well-maintained trails, allowing visitors to explore the forest on foot or by bicycle. There are also designated picnic areas and viewpoints where visitors can take in the stunning scenery and enjoy a peaceful moment in nature.

Overall, Eastern Wood is a tranquil and enchanting forest that offers a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Its natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere make it a must-visit destination for anyone looking to connect with the great outdoors.

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Huckworthy Bridge Grade II* listed late 15th or early 16th century bridge over the River Walkham. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171550" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1171550">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The bridge is just wide enough to allow a car to pass.

Huckworthy Bridge

Grade II* listed late 15th or early 16th century bridge over the River Walkham. Link

The bridge is just wide enough to allow a car to pass.

Sheep in the road at the entrance to Sampford Barton

Sheep in the road at the entrance to Sampford Barton

Entrance to Huckworthy Common

Entrance to Huckworthy Common

Road junction near Huckworthy Common, with stone cross and signpost The cross was apparently a waymarker to the church at Sampford Spiney for travellers from Plympton Priory to Tavistock Abbey. <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.dartmoor-crosses.org.uk/huckworthy.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.dartmoor-crosses.org.uk/huckworthy.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Road junction near Huckworthy Common, with stone cross and signpost

The cross was apparently a waymarker to the church at Sampford Spiney for travellers from Plympton Priory to Tavistock Abbey. Link

Old Boundary Marker near Pew Tor, Sampford Spiney parish Parish Boundary Marker just southeast of the top of Pew Tor. On the boundary of Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney parishes.

Milestone Society National ID: DV_SSSWC11pb

Old Boundary Marker near Pew Tor, Sampford Spiney parish

Parish Boundary Marker just southeast of the top of Pew Tor. On the boundary of Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney parishes. Milestone Society National ID: DV_SSSWC11pb

Old Boundary Marker near Pew Tor, Sampford Spiney parish Parish Boundary Marker just northeast of the top of Pew Tor. On the boundary of Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney parishes.

Milestone Society National ID: DV_SSSWC14pb

Old Boundary Marker near Pew Tor, Sampford Spiney parish

Parish Boundary Marker just northeast of the top of Pew Tor. On the boundary of Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney parishes. Milestone Society National ID: DV_SSSWC14pb

Pair of Circular Enclosed Prehistoric Settlements at Routrundle <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=45577" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=45577">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Pair of Circular Enclosed Prehistoric Settlements at Routrundle

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Track in the middle distance In the middle distance Vixen Tor can be seen.

Track in the middle distance

In the middle distance Vixen Tor can be seen.

Pew Tor View of Pew Tor views from the east.

Pew Tor

View of Pew Tor views from the east.

Dartmoor viewed from Pew Tor View to the north from Pew Tor with Cox Tor and Great Staple Tor on the horizon.

Dartmoor viewed from Pew Tor

View to the north from Pew Tor with Cox Tor and Great Staple Tor on the horizon.

Pew Tor Rocks on Pew Tor on Dartmoor.

Pew Tor

Rocks on Pew Tor on Dartmoor.

Pew Tor Rock outcrops on Pew Tor on Dartmoor.

Pew Tor

Rock outcrops on Pew Tor on Dartmoor.

Pew Tor Rock outcrops on Pew Tor on Dartmoor.

Pew Tor

Rock outcrops on Pew Tor on Dartmoor.

Rocks on Pew Tor Rocks on Pew Tor on Dartmoor.

Rocks on Pew Tor

Rocks on Pew Tor on Dartmoor.

Pew Tor Rock outcrops on Pew Tor on Dartmoor.

Pew Tor

Rock outcrops on Pew Tor on Dartmoor.

Moorland on the edge of Dartmoor Bracken on the edge of Dartmoor.

Moorland on the edge of Dartmoor

Bracken on the edge of Dartmoor.

Moorland road Moorland road near Moortown on the western edge of Dartmoor.

Moorland road

Moorland road near Moortown on the western edge of Dartmoor.

View over Dartmoor View over Dartmoor from the B3212 near Walkhampton.

View over Dartmoor

View over Dartmoor from the B3212 near Walkhampton.

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Eastern Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX5471 (Lat: 50.528865, Lng: -4.059713)

Administrative County: Devon

District: West Devon

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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