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A path meanders through Coombe Wood, bluebells can be seen either side of the path
Listen for birds singing as you walk along the woodland path | © National Trust / Chris Mason
Devon

Combe Woods and wild flowers walk

You can enjoy this circular walk around Combe Wood at any time of the year but the route is at its very best during bluebell season in early May.

Total steps: 3

Total steps: 3

Start point

Combe Wood lay-by, grid ref: ST161016

Step 1

Go through the gate into the site and head up the main ride.

Step 2

Turn right and follow the waymarked route around the wood. The good thing about this walk is that it's almost impossible to get lost. All you need to do is keep the edge of the wood to your right.

Step 3

If you take any of the paths that go off to the left you'll simply cut a portion of the circle. Continue walking, keeping the wood on your right until you return to the main gate onto the main road.

End point

Combe Wood lay-by, grid ref: ST161016

Trail map

Map route for woods and wild flowers walk
Map route for woods and wild flowers walk | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey

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