Wildlife reserves · South West England
Chapel wood
In or near Woolacombe.
Chapel wood in England South West, United Kingdom.

Chris McAuley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Chapel wood is a nature reserve in England South West, United Kingdom — protected land managed for wildlife conservation, with footpaths, hides and visitor access. UK nature reserves include national, local and trust-managed sites covering everything from coastal saltmarsh to upland moor.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Chapel Wood is a wildlife reserve located in South-West England. It serves as a habitat for various species, promoting biodiversity in the area. The reserve is notable for its natural beauty and ecological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1517, -4.1710
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Mortehoe
- Postcode
- EX33 1JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
Sources
- wikidata: Q60287021 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chapel wood?
- Chapel wood is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX33 1JA), in the parish of Mortehoe.
- What is Chapel wood?
- Chapel wood in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chapel wood?
- Drivers can use postcode EX33 1JA.
- Is Chapel wood a protected site?
- Yes — Chapel wood is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chapel wood free to visit?
- Yes, Chapel wood is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chapel wood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX33 1JA. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.
- Are dogs allowed at Chapel wood?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.