A Walk In Burley Down Woods

Meandering through Burley Down Woods with our black Labrador Misty

We recently discovered this lovely peace of woodland, just a 15 minute drive away from Higher Kellacott, and found it to be a wonderful place to enjoy a mindful walk amongst nature. There are loads of paths to choose from, which take you through various sections of coniferous forest with smaller pockets of deciduous trees. There is a peaceful atmosphere and we were particularly struck by the green carpet of undergrowth, which seems so unusual for coniferous woodland, as you can see from the images and video clip below.

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The presence of so many mosses and lichens, both on the trees and ground, indicate that it is likely to be an example of Temperate Rainforest. Devon and Cornwall are one of the few areas of the UK that are known to have temperate rainforest, with several examples nearby on Dartmoor. It really is a pleasure to see the beauty of these mosses, which seem to thrive whether on the ground or when jostling for room amongst the ivy clad trees.

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Although there's just a small parking area off the roadside, there's plenty of room for walkers to leave their vehicles. We'll definitely be back soon to discover more paths to explore whilst enjoying the sights and sounds of this wonderful piece of woodland.

Lydford is just a few miles away, with the Castle Inn a very popular pub offering good food and a warm fire for wintery days.

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Black Rock Walk looking to Widgery Cross

by Georgina Tomkins • 1 March 2024

No matter the time of year or the weather we encounter, this meandering circular route down to the River Lyd, looking east towards Great Nodden, Arms Tor and Brat Tor, topped with Widgery Cross, is always full of wonderful sights and the enchanting sounds of nature. There are many paths to the surrounding Tors if you'd like to be up high, or down to the valley and river, which can be crossed in several places, whether across the footbridge, stepping stones, or narrow bands of river where you can carefully pick your way across the stony shallows.