Wildlife reserves · South West England
Occombe Valley Woods
In or near Marldon.
Occombe Valley Woods — Local Nature Reserve in Devon, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–4 h
- Best time of year
- Autumn & winter (migration & wildfowl)
- Nearest railway station
- Paignton · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Occombe Valley Woods is a wildlife reserve in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Local Nature Reserve in Devon, England". Coordinates: 50.4546°, -3.5824°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Occombe Valley Woods is a Local Nature Reserve near Paignton in Devon. It is an ancient woodland owned by Torbay Borough Council, and managed by the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4546, -3.5824
- District
- Torbay
- Parish
- Torbay, unparished area
- Postcode
- TQ3 1AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torbay
- Nearest railway station
- Paignton — 2.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7075720 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Occombe Valley Woods (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ferns, Occombe Valley Woods - geograph.org.uk - 764849.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Occombe Farm
Farms (open to visitors) · 0.4 km
Paignton Windmill
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Shorton Manor
Manor houses · 0.8 km
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Villages · 1.0 km
Jasmine Cottage Moor Tor Manor
Stately homes · 1.3 km
Marldon
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Occombe Valley Woods?
- Occombe Valley Woods is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ3 1AJ), in the parish of Torbay, unparished area.
- What is Occombe Valley Woods?
- Occombe Valley Woods — Local Nature Reserve in Devon, England.
- How do I get to Occombe Valley Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Paignton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ3 1AJ.
- Is Occombe Valley Woods free to visit?
- Yes, Occombe Valley Woods is free to enter.
- How do I get to Occombe Valley Woods?
- The nearest railway station is Paignton, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ3 1AJ.
- Are dogs allowed at Occombe Valley Woods?
- Most wildlife reserves allow dogs on lead only, with restrictions during ground-nesting bird season (March-July). Check signage at the reserve.