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Venford Reservoir and River Dart Valley

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Venford Reservoir is situated in Dartmoor National Park on high moorland.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 23 februar 2024
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Description

The reservoir and moor areas are very open and susceptible to possible bad weather. The heavily wooded river valley is more sheltered. You can expect to see Fossekall, Musvåk,​​​​ Grønnsisik, possible Laksand and many other breeding moorland and woodland birds. Most of the moorland area has open access and following prolonged periods of rain can become very wet and swampy. The river valley woodland is to the North East below the reservoir dam.

Details

Access

The town of Ashburton is on the A38 between Exeter and Plymouth, on the South West edge of the town come off on sliproad signed Ashburton/River Dart Country Park, follow this road and on passing the Country Park take a left turn onto minor road signed Holne, on reaching the village of Holne look for signs to Venford or Hexworthy. Continue on this road and it passes over the dam, use car park on the right just pass the dam. The suggested route on the map below is about 6 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Moors/heathland , River , Lake , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Hilly , Flat , Open landscape , Wet

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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