What a wood! Just a few minutes from Honiton, there's a free parking bay, a circular walk, den building, fallen trees to climb and ditches to jump in and the most amazing autumn colours. https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/combe-wood/trails/woods-and-wild-flowers
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Bluebell Beauty Spots around Exeter
There is something just so timelessly beautiful about the carpets of blue that takeover our local woodlands at this time of year. Nothing hints of summer days out and picnic and play plans as much as the scent and sight of vivid blues and gorgeous greens. Whilst small patches can be found around almost any … Continue reading Bluebell Beauty Spots around Exeter
Hembury Hill Fort
Hembury Hill Fort is an amazingly historic site of ancient settlements situated above Honiton in the Blackdown Hills AONB. It is a wonderfully peaceful place full of wildlife and with incredible views out over the surrounding countryside. While there is access directly from the main Honiton to Cullompton road, this entrance is both hair-raising to … Continue reading Hembury Hill Fort
Witness Moor, East Devon
Witness Moor Woodlands are situated in the Blackdown Hills AONB and are found high above Honiton with far reaching views to Dartmoor and Exmoor. To get to the main car park and the start of 2 waymarked trails, you take the Cullompton road from Honiton, and after driving through Awliscombe, turn right at Hembury Fort … Continue reading Witness Moor, East Devon
Ellerhayes – a bridge, a buggy and some boots
We love the National Trust's Killerton Estate and are particularly fond of exploring it's less busy, further flung reaches. One of our favourite spots is the amazing 'activity tree' situated high above the river Culm, but we also enjoy more sedate walks from Ellerhayes Bridge too. Ellerhayes is a small hamlet between Killerton and Silverton … Continue reading Ellerhayes – a bridge, a buggy and some boots
Bystock Nature Reserve
If you're looking for a great place to get close to nature, want to see some ducks, kick some leaves and have a good walk then Bystock Nature Reserve is great! There is a free car park on the North side (with sea views) and on road parking at the reservoir end - both are reached … Continue reading Bystock Nature Reserve
The Discovery Trail – Haldon
The Discovery Trail at Haldon has long been a favourite of ours and has always been popular with many due to its surfaced, reasonably flat paths, great views and play provisions en route. There are wooden musical instruments, benches, viewing platforms, dens and huts, all of which mean little legs can be encouraged to get … Continue reading The Discovery Trail – Haldon
Bell Tent, Penzance YHA
http://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/penzanceBooked on a whim, my children declared our night at Penzance YHA as ‘the best holiday ever!’ I had seen an advert for a flash sale on YHA accommodation and decided to see if we could do a last minute flit to Cornwall for one night. With member discounts and in the sale, we paid less … Continue reading Bell Tent, Penzance YHA
Mincinglake Valley Park
https://exeter.gov.uk/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/valley-parks/mincinglake-valley-park/A place to feel at the top of the world - but so close to Exeter city centre! Mincinglake valley Park is found between Stoke Hill and Beacon Heath, with free car parks off Stoke Hill (next to Sylvania Hut) and Calthorpe Road (opposite St Katherine’s Road) There are bus stops on both sides of … Continue reading Mincinglake Valley Park
Stoke Woods
Amazing views, stunning woodland, lots of space to run around and all 5 mins from the centre of Exeter! There are free car parks at the top of Pennsylvania Road, or off the A396 from Cowley Bridge to Tiverton. There are waymarked trails with marker posts through the wood. There are also lots of additional paths … Continue reading Stoke Woods
