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Local Nature Reserves are areas of land
which are set aside by Local Authorities and managed for the benefit of the habitats,
animals and plants they contain at the same time as providing facilities for the quiet
enjoyment of nature by the public.
Plymouth has the following Local Nature Reserves,
designated under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. A
leaflet is available for each Reserve which shows its location, details of the points of
interest on the walk through, and includes drawings of some of the plant and animal life
to be found in the area. Copies of the leaflets can be obtained from the Plymouth Tourist Information Centres. Further information may
also be obtained by telephoning Plymouth City Planning Office on (01752) 668000 ext 4578.
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1.
EFFORD
MARSH LOCAL NATURE RESERVE extends for 26 hectares. Its more important
habitats include ponds, willow thickets, swampy marshland, scrub, mature deciduous
woodlands, old field systems and young woodland. The walk commences from the Hamble
Close car parking area. |
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3. BIRCHAM VALLEY LOCAL
NATURE RESERVE extends for 14 hectares, containing mainly valley bottom deciduous
woodlands and open field areas. The walk starts and finishes in Brest Road. |
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4. SOUTHWAY VALLEY LOCAL
NATURE RESERVE extends for 17 hectares. Its more important habitats include
broad-leaved woodlands, extensive scrub and rough grassland. The walk starts and
finishes near the Southway Drive/Copplestone Road junction. |
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5. BUDSHEAD WOOD LOCAL
NATURE RESERVE extends for 12.5 hectares. It is a recognised ancient
woodland which dates back to the Middle Ages. Its more important habitats include
wetland, scrub, wet woodland and mature deciduous woodlands. The walk starts and
finishes at Budshead Road (near its junction with Milford Lane). |
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6. WOODLAND WOOD LOCAL
NATURE RESERVE extends for 21 hectares. Its more important habitats include
rough grassland, scrub and mature deciduous woodland. It has existed as a woodland
since mediaeval times. The walk starts and finishes at Berwick Avenue. |
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7. WARLEIGH
WOODS A Devon Wildlife
Trust nature reserve running along the creek of the River Tamar at Tamerton Foliot.
From the A386 Plymouth - Tavistock road, follow signs to Tamerton Foliot.
Soon after the church the road bends to the right; take the turning left signed Devon
Wildlife Trust nature reserve. (Map ref. SX450608). |
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CANN WOODS - THE ANDY STEVENS NATURE RESERVE offers a sanctuary of
ancient woodland and wildflower grasslands. There is a circular
walking route, way-markings and path surfacing, steps and a trail for
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| THE CO-OPERATIVE WAY:
A 15-mile discovery walk through Plymouth's natural history and forgotten
heritage, including nature reserves, woodlands, parks as well as sites of great historical
interest. The Co-operative Society has produced a guide book detailing the route and
splitting it into 13 easy to manage walks. The book brings to life the history of
each section as well as explaining the flora and fauna you see along the way. The
book costs £2.50 to Co-operative Society Dividend Plus members and is available from
Derrys Department Store magazine department, Co-operative House, Derry's Cross, Plymouth.
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The Council ask
that, as with all such areas,
visitors respect the wildlife and natural features by following the
Country Code
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Page updated:
31 December 2007
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