A Devon Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve
A fascinating 'new' landscape created from the diggings of nearby clay quarries. Birds, butterflies and wildflowers jostle for room amongst its meadowland and steep-sided slopes.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/teigngrace-meadow
Bovey Basin Wild Walk
Starts: 2 miles east of Bovey Tracey, Length: 4.5 miles, Highlights include: heather and heathland birds at DWT Bovey Heathfield nature reserve, dragonflies and peaceful ponds at DWT Little Bradley Ponds nature reserve, butterflies and heathland birds at DWT Chudleigh Knighton Heath nature reserve.
DWT - Bovey Heathfield
Paths lead you through a heathland landscape of gorse and heather. A great place to spot secretive reptiles and nightjars. This is one of the best remaining examples of the heathland landscape which once dominated this part of Devon. Take any one of a number of paths to explore the reserve's heather and gorse covered landscape. As you go look out for basking reptiles - common lizards, adders and grass snakes all live here.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/bovey-heathfield
DWT - Chudleigh Knighton Heath
A wonderful heathland haven with some very special wildlife. Chudleigh Knighton Heath is a heathland mosaic of gorse, heather and grassland. This was once the landscape which stretched for miles across what is known locally as the Bovey Basin. Today, the nature reserve is a reminder of what has been lost and also acts as a vital heathland home to some special wildlife.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/chudleigh-knighton-heath
DWT - Little Bradley Ponds
This nature reserve is one of Devon's top places for dragonfly and damselfly watching. Bring binoculars for an up close view of these wonderful insects.
https://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/nature-reserves/little-bradley-ponds
