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The Great Britain Guide

Wildlife reserves · South West England

Chapel wood

In or near Woolacombe.

Free admission

Chapel wood in England South West, United Kingdom.

Valley as seen from Chapel Wood - geograph.org.uk - 2748167

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.1517, -4.1710
County
Devon
District
North Devon
Parish
Mortehoe
Postcode
EX33 1JA
Parliamentary constituency
North Devon

Sources

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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.