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Woolley Woods

Devon

Multi-use trails, natural play and cycling routes linking to the wider Arlington Court estate.

National Trust Woolley Woods, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JZ

A wooden tower with a slide and wooden climbing equipment in the background

Woolley Woods

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The back of a wooden bench looking out over views of a valley with rolling hills
A bench to enjoy the view along the accessible trail at Woolley Woods | © Katy Anderson
A bmx biker in the air over a box jump with a hedge and trees in the background
Wheeled skills area at Woolley Woods, North Devon | © Katy Anderson
A wooden tower with a slide and wooden climbing equipment in the background
Woolley Woods wild play area | © Katy Anderson
A track in the woods lined by trees on either side
Walks into the wider Arlington estate from Woolley Woods | © Katy Anderson

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Things to see and do at Woolley Woods 

Whether you're looking for a family walk, practise your cycling skills, or a place for children to play and explore. Woolley Woods features an accessible multi-use trail, a natural play area, cycle skills area and links to the network of walking and cycling routes around the Arlington Estate.

Climbing play equipment which is framing a woods tower with a slide in the background

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