This location is managed by two different owners, a woodland managed by Forestry England and a local nature reserve of heathland managed by East Devon District Council Countryside team. This mean the site offers a number of woodland walking trails to explore as well as areas of open heathland dedicated to wildlife such as nightjar and adders.
We are working with landowners to make the sites more accessible for people to enjoy them year round whilst also minimising disturbance to wildlife. In Spring 2026, you will see the installation of a boardwalk in the heathland site getting you over some muddy sections – thanks to our Access for All fund.
There is a small network of bridleways through the woodland, heathland and quiet village lanes that can be enjoyed. Waymarking disc’s and wooden fingerposts show you the bridleways.
No cafes or pubs.
Some short flatter (gradient increase the further into the woodland you go) forest tracks.
Buses run to Hunters Lodge at Raymond’s Hill – the nature reserves is 1/2 a mile from here along a relatively quiet but fast moving road.
Latest public transport availability can be planned via Traveline’s website.
You have two options:
Welcome, under close control.
No toilets, though Lyme Regis is close by.
The heathland is alive with wildlife including heather, adders, and nightjars. Once vital for grazing and fuel, heathland is now a rare habitat which is being restored to protect rare wildlife and reconnect people with this historic landscape.
The reserve is a designated Dark Skies Discovery Site status, making it an excellent location for stargazing.