Wildlife reserves · South West England
Chudleigh Knighton Heath
In or near Ashcombe.
Chudleigh Knighton Heath — Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Station · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Chudleigh Knighton Heath, the nearest railway station is Riverside Station, located 3.4 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is TQ13 0FE.
About
Chudleigh Knighton Heath is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Managed by Devon Wildlife Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve". Coordinates: 50.5849°, -3.6421°.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chudleigh Knighton Heath SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Chudleigh Knighton Heath, near Chudleigh Knighton, Devon, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, so designated because of its rare lowland heath vegetation. It is a habitat for many rare species including the ant, Formica exsecta. This is one of only two wild colonies in England, the other being at Bovey Heath. The site is leased by the Devon Wildlife Trust from Sibelco formerly WBB Minerals. The Trust have created several ponds noted for 12 breeding species of dragonfly including the scarce Keeled Skimmer. The Heath was once the village's main football pitch and was the venue for many sports days for Chudleigh Knighton Church of England Primary School. However the pitch fell into disrepair and was unsuitable for sporting activities, so the School opened its own private sports field opposite to the village play park. The football pitch is now used by local dog walkers, the football posts are still standing today, though they are a little rusty.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5849, -3.6421
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Hennock
- Postcode
- TQ13 0FE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Station — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5115917 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Chudleigh Knighton Heath (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chudleigh Knighton Heath?
- Chudleigh Knighton Heath is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 0FE), in the parish of Hennock.
- What is Chudleigh Knighton Heath?
- Chudleigh Knighton Heath — Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve.
- How do I get to Chudleigh Knighton Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 0FE.
- Who runs Chudleigh Knighton Heath?
- Chudleigh Knighton Heath is operated by Devon Wildlife Trust.
- Is Chudleigh Knighton Heath a protected site?
- Yes — Chudleigh Knighton Heath is part of the Chudleigh Knighton Heath SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Chudleigh Knighton Heath free to visit?
- Yes, Chudleigh Knighton Heath is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chudleigh Knighton Heath?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 0FE.
- Are dogs allowed at Chudleigh Knighton Heath?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.