Part of Plymouth Woods, this ancient woodland is an oasis of calm right inside Plymouth. You can stroll along its accessible paths through refreshing greenery, enjoy the changing colours of the seasons – from spring bluebells to the blazing hues of autumn – and spot wildlife, including roe deer, foxes and buzzards. A visit to Whitleigh Wood is the perfect antidote to city life.
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/whitleigh-wood/
Whitleigh nr Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth
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Plymouth City Council Whitleigh Wood is a Local Nature Reserve located in the north of Plymouth immediately north of Whitleigh and south of Southway. Mostly ancient woodland, this site is a real gem, a place where you can relax, walk, play and explore nature whilst the frenetic pace of urban life goes on all around. Covering 20 hectares (that's about 20 full-sized football pitches), this site is owned and managed by the Woodland Trust.
Whitleigh Wood contains a number of habitats including ancient woodland, wet woodland and meadows. There's a network of footpaths and rides across the site which continue into the adjacent Cann Wood. The site is easily accessible by public transport with bus stops at Tamerton Foliot Road at the eastern end of the reserve.
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/parksnatureandgreenspace/countywildlifesites/whitleighwoodcws
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/parksnatureandgreenspace/localnaturereserves/whitleighwoodlnr
County Wildlife Sites (CWS) are areas of land that are rich in wildlife such as a tract of heath, a meadow, a copse or a village pond. In general, at least five Devon notable plant species are required for the creation of a CWS but other criteria such as wintering bird interest may be used. For more detailed information on CWS contact Devon Biodiversity Records Centre. Some of our CWS are private with no access, please refer to individual site descriptions for access details.
https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/parksnatureandgreenspace/countywildlifesites
Plymouth Herald A particularly beautiful stretch of the path [Co-operative Way] will take you through Woodland Wood Nature Reserve at Whitleigh. Access the path via the footpath on the junction of Tamerton Foliot Road and Budshead Road.
The well-maintained path winds gently down into Whitleigh Wood, a huge area of woodland (29 full-sized football pitches' worth!) filled with wildlife. It’s quite flat but you'll probably want wellies in wetter weather.
Like most of Plymouth's wooded areas you'll feel like you're in the middle of the countryside when you reach the woods.
https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/whats-on/family-kids/nine-winter-walks-around-plymouth-626958
