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Lustleigh Cleave

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Deciduous woodland, some of it part of East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve, with river and heath areas.

Added* by Stephen Gardiner
Most recent update 13 november 2023
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Description

The Lustleigh Cleave is a steep sided valley above the River Bovey. The Cleave has deciduous woodland, but also heath areas and the River Bovey. There are several paths in the area that give easy access. Look out for črnoglavi muhar, sivi muhar, pogorelček, mali detel and kukavica, and povodni kos by the river. In the spring you can also see lots of bluebells and foxgloves.

Details

Access

Park in Lustleigh or Manaton. Click on the P in the map for directions. On the map you see a suggestion for a 5 mile (8 km) circular walk that starts in the centre of the village of Lustleigh.

Terrain and Habitat

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

Conditions

Hilly , Rocky , Open landscape , Wet , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail , Wide path

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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