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Description
Stoke Woods is a mixed woodland now designated as a Country Park. Being so close to Exeter it can get VERY BUSY especially during Summer and at Weekends. A visit earlier in the day on Weekdays may be better time to visit with a good chance to see Eurasian Woodcock, some other species are Great Spotted Woodpecker and the ever rarer Lesser Spotted Woodpecker especially during February/March.
The Woods are good for numerous other passerines such as Siberian Chiffchaff, Wood Warbler, Willow Warbler, Garden Warbler, Blackcap.
Details
Access
Leave Exeter on the A377 (Northwards) towards Crediton, at Cawley Bridge turn Right onto A396 towards Tiverton. Nearing the woods (on Right) look for a Right turn into lower car park. For higher car park continue on A396 and take the first Right onto minor road that eventually leads to car park on the Right.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , City/villageConditions
Hilly , SlipperyCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
NoGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration , Summer , WinterRoute
Narrow trail , Paved road , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
BE AWARE, some paths are extremely steep and challenging.
In recent years mountain bikers are miss using the wood by making their own trails, some of which can be extremely dangerous to walkers.
For those with time check out Stoke Canon Meadows nearby (see separate entry) and Stoke Canon to Brampford Speke also nearby (see separate entry).