Chittlehamholt Wood
Enjoy a wander through pretty woodlands with various trails and footpaths. Home to a good variety of wildlife including red and roe deer and a resident family of badgers, this is a great place to emmerse yourself in nature.
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Enjoy a wander through pretty woodlands with various trails and footpaths. Home to a good variety of wildlife including red and roe deer and a resident family of badgers, this is a great place to emmerse yourself in nature.
You will find lots of lovely walks in this area however this one in particular is a lovely day out. Follow the River Taw downstream from Umberleigh through beautiful Devon countryside towards Barnstaple for about eight miles. The return journey can be made by train on the Tarka railway.
Situated on the edge of Barnstaple, Whiddon valley Woods is a small area of woodland with a plethora of wildlife to watch. A small clearing in the centre of the woodland provides the perfect spot to sit and watch the sqirrels and you can enjoy views over Barnstaple and the surrounding area.