North Wood

Wood, Forest in Devon South Hams

England

North Wood

Dartington Hall "Dartington Trust is a centre for learning, arts, ecology and social justice based on a 1,200 acre estate near Totnes".
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Dartington Hall Credit: Colin Smith

North Wood is a picturesque forest located in Devon, England. Covering an expansive area of approximately 500 acres, this woodland is a haven for nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers. With its serene atmosphere and abundant wildlife, North Wood offers visitors a unique and memorable experience.

The forest is predominantly composed of native tree species such as oak, beech, and ash, creating a diverse and enchanting landscape. The towering trees provide a natural canopy, allowing dappled sunlight to filter through and create a captivating play of light and shadow on the forest floor.

North Wood boasts a network of well-maintained trails, making it an ideal destination for walking, hiking, and cycling. These paths lead visitors through various terrains, including rolling hills, tranquil meadows, and bubbling streams, offering stunning views at every turn.

The wood is also home to a remarkable array of flora and fauna. Wildflowers, such as bluebells and primroses, carpet the forest floor during the spring months, creating a vibrant and colorful display. Birdwatchers will be delighted by the diverse avian population that inhabits the wood, including species like woodpeckers, owls, and warblers.

In addition to its natural beauty, North Wood also has historical significance. It is believed to have been used as a hunting ground by the ancient Romans, and remnants of their presence can still be found within the forest.

Overall, North Wood is a captivating destination that offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature while exploring its rich history.

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Dartington Hall "Dartington Trust is a centre for learning, arts, ecology and social justice based on a 1,200 acre estate near Totnes".
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Dartington Hall
"Dartington Trust is a centre for learning, arts, ecology and social justice based on a 1,200 acre estate near Totnes". LinkExternal link
Dartington Hall "Dartington Trust is a centre for learning, arts, ecology and social justice based on a 1,200 acre estate near Totnes".
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Dartington Hall
"Dartington Trust is a centre for learning, arts, ecology and social justice based on a 1,200 acre estate near Totnes". LinkExternal link
Dartington Hall "Dartington Trust is a centre for learning, arts, ecology and social justice based on a 1,200 acre estate near Totnes".
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Dartington Hall
"Dartington Trust is a centre for learning, arts, ecology and social justice based on a 1,200 acre estate near Totnes". LinkExternal link
Dartington Estate - Deer Park Fallow deer by Park Copse.
Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart.
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Dartington Estate - Deer Park
Fallow deer by Park Copse. Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart. LinkExternal link
Dartington Estate - Footpath Looking towards Park Copse. Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart.
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Dartington Estate - Footpath
Looking towards Park Copse. Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart. LinkExternal link
Dartington Estate - Pale The pale is an historic deer park wall, here breached by a footpath leading "beyond the pale".
Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart.
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Dartington Estate - Pale
The pale is an historic deer park wall, here breached by a footpath leading "beyond the pale". Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart. LinkExternal link
Dartington Estate - Footpath "Beyond the pale", following the historic deer park wall.
Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart.
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Dartington Estate - Footpath
"Beyond the pale", following the historic deer park wall. Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart. LinkExternal link
Dartington Estate - Pale The historic pale (deer park wall) has a lower parapet here where deer may jump into the lower ground. Being lower on the deer park side, they could not jump back out.
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Dartington Estate - Pale
The historic pale (deer park wall) has a lower parapet here where deer may jump into the lower ground. Being lower on the deer park side, they could not jump back out. LinkExternal link
Dartington Estate - Deer Park Fallow deer by Park Copse.
Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart.
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Dartington Estate - Deer Park
Fallow deer by Park Copse. Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart. LinkExternal link
Dartington Estate - Fallow Deer Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart.
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Dartington Estate - Fallow Deer
Dartington Hall's estate offers good walking opportunities in 880 acres with woodland, wildlife and the River Dart. LinkExternal link
Moor Road, Staverton An easily-overlooked cul-de-sac leading away from the main junction by the Sea Trout Inn.
Moor Road, Staverton
An easily-overlooked cul-de-sac leading away from the main junction by the Sea Trout Inn.
Old Boundary Marker on Staverton Bridge Parish Boundary Marker carved into the coping stones at the apex of the second pedestrian refuge from the southwest end of Staverton Bridge, River Dart. Inscribed D for Dartington parish and S for Staverton parish.

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Old Boundary Marker on Staverton Bridge
Parish Boundary Marker carved into the coping stones at the apex of the second pedestrian refuge from the southwest end of Staverton Bridge, River Dart. Inscribed D for Dartington parish and S for Staverton parish. Milestone Society National ID: DV_RTSV03pb
Playing field, Dartington A football pitch at the southern side of the Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields, seen from the A385. Behind the trees is Bidwell Brook School.
Playing field, Dartington
A football pitch at the southern side of the Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields, seen from the A385. Behind the trees is Bidwell Brook School.
Playing field, Dartington Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6982903">SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington</a>, with overlap. Behind the trees is Bidwell Brook School.
Playing field, Dartington
Looking right from SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington, with overlap. Behind the trees is Bidwell Brook School.
Access gates, Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6982928">SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington</a>, with overlap. On the right in the background is part of Dartington Church of England Primary School.
Access gates, Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields
Looking right from SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington, with overlap. On the right in the background is part of Dartington Church of England Primary School.
Footpath sign, Dartington Dartington Footpath 13 starts here by the A385 and runs alongside the Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields. Adhering to it is a sticker for The White Rose, an anti-lockdown group, reading "Let's all stay inside until nobody dies ever again!".
Footpath sign, Dartington
Dartington Footpath 13 starts here by the A385 and runs alongside the Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields. Adhering to it is a sticker for The White Rose, an anti-lockdown group, reading "Let's all stay inside until nobody dies ever again!".
Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields Looking across the southern edge of the football pitch shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6982928">SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington</a>.
Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields
Looking across the southern edge of the football pitch shown in SX7862 : Playing field, Dartington.
Dog-related notices, Dartington On Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields, and both making it fairly clear that dogs come first.
Dog-related notices, Dartington
On Dorothy Elmhirst Playing Fields, and both making it fairly clear that dogs come first.
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North Wood is located at Grid Ref: SX7863 (Lat: 50.457868, Lng: -3.7110453)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

What 3 Words

///popped.commuted.magpie. Near Totnes, Devon

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