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Fernworthy Forest Trail


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This moderate walking trail takes you through the forest passing prehistoric settlement sites along the way.
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How to get there:

Fernworthy Forest Trail can be started from South West Lakes Trust Car Park in Fernworthy. Chagford and Dartmoor are the nearest towns or villages.

From Chagford, follow the road signposted Fernworthy Reservoir. Ignore the first forest entrance sign stating 'Fernworthy Forest' and cross over the cattle grid. Carry on for a further 200 metres before turning right into the car park and picnic site.

OS Grid Reference: SX665833
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Wildlife

Mammals: Tread quietly and you may even be lucky enough to see some of the deer that live deep in the forest.

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Lovly magical place

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Walking

Trail

Grade of trail

Stout waterproof footwearModerate

Trail waymarking

red

Length of trail

3.5 miles

Approximate time of trail

2 hours

Open or closed

open

Contact

Dartmoor Team Bellever Office
01822 880203
e-mail: enquiries.peninsula@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Active woods

What's of interest

There are further trails for you to explore on the adjacent South West Lakes Trust land, including one suitable for people of all abilities.

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