The 10 Best Forests in South West England, England

May 6, 2022 Madelene Haan

Discover the best top things to do in South West England, United Kingdom including The Forest of Dean, RSPB Chapel Wood Nature Reserve, Lower Woods Nature Reserve, West Woods, Prior's Wood, Greatwood, Cotehele and Metherell circular walk, St Tudy to Wetherham circular walk, Rilla Mill and Plushabridge circular walk, Lamorran Wood.
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1. The Forest of Dean

Coleford GL15 4JD England +44 1594 837135 http://www.visitforestofdean.co.uk/
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5.0 based on 622 reviews

The Forest of Dean

You'll never be at a loss for something to see and do in the Forest of Dean. With the natural environment, fascinating history and heritage, an array of attractions and activities you can feed your minds and tire your bodies, but will there be enough time to fit it all into one holiday? - Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Tourism Association.

Reviewed By l0llc - Maldon, United Kingdom

Absolute stunning beautiful area of natural beauty lots of trekking areas plenty of places of interest to visit

2. RSPB Chapel Wood Nature Reserve

Braunton England +44 1392 833311 [email protected] http://www.rspb.org.uk/discoverandenjoynature/seenature/reserves/guide/c/chapelwood/about.aspx
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

RSPB Chapel Wood Nature Reserve

A broadleaved woodland in a beautiful and historic setting: on a steep hillside, crowned by an Iron Age hill fort, with a stream running down either side. The wood takes its name from the remains of Spreacombe Chapel and well, dating from 1270. A variety of birds nest here: tawny owls, nuthatches, great spotted and green woodpeckers and pied flycatchers.Red deer, brown hares and badgers visit too

3. Lower Woods Nature Reserve

Inglestone Rd, Hawkesbury Upton GL9 1BX England +44 1452 383333 http://www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/reserves/lower-woods
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5.0 based on 6 reviews

Lower Woods Nature Reserve

4. West Woods

Marlborough England https://www.forestryengland.uk/west-woods
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5.0 based on 37 reviews

West Woods

5. Prior's Wood

Caswell Lane, Portbury England http://www.avonwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves/priors-wood
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Prior's Wood

Reviewed By colinbY3693TJ - Portishead, United Kingdom

A great place to see the blue bells in spring. Quite a hike from the road, but well worth the effort.

6. Greatwood

Adscombe Lane Over Stoney, Bridgwater TA5 1HN England +44 300 067 4000 http://www.forestry.gov.uk/greatwood
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5.0 based on 9 reviews

Greatwood

7. Cotehele and Metherell circular walk

Cotehele, near Calstock, Cornwall, Calstock England http://www.iwalkcornwall.co.uk/walk/cotehele_to_metherell
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Cotehele and Metherell circular walk

A circular walk in the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty via the quays, woods, engine house and mills of the Cotehele Estate and through the Danescombe Valley to Metherell. 3.9 miles. Steepness: moderate.

8. St Tudy to Wetherham circular walk

St Tudy, Cornwall, Saint Tudy, Bodmin England http://www.iwalkcornwall.co.uk/walk/st_tudy_to_wetherham
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St Tudy to Wetherham circular walk

A circular countryside walk from the 15th century church at St Tudy through the grounds of the 18th century Manor of Wetherham, returning to the church alehouse where ale brewed by the church was sold to raise funds, and later became the village lock-up known as The Clink. 2.4 miles. Steepness: easy-moderate.

9. Rilla Mill and Plushabridge circular walk

Rilla Mill, Cornwall, Upton Cross England http://www.iwalkcornwall.co.uk/walk/rilla_mill_and_plushabridge
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Rilla Mill and Plushabridge circular walk

A circular walk from Rilla Mill with views across Cornwall to the Cheesewring and Kit Hill, and along the River Lynher through the Colquite Woodland reserve and via medieval bridges to where the ancient mill stood until the 1960s and the leats can still be seen. 4.5 miles. Steepness: moderate-strenuous.

10. Lamorran Wood

Truro England
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Lamorran Wood

This scenic woodland offers excellent walking and bird watching for the nature lover.

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