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Fernworthy


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About Fernworthy

Set within Dartmoor National Park, an interesting visit is assured if you come to Fernworthy. Hut circles, a reservoir and good forest paths are available for visitors to explore.

There are also great opportunities for fishing and horse riding. Please contact South West Lakes Trust for a fishing permit. A permit is also required for horse riding (see below).

How to get there:

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: SX669839
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

South West Lakes Trust Car Park
MIXED WOODLAND

Facilities:

ToiletsInformationParkingEasy AccessOther Facilities

Activities:

WalkingCyclingHorse RidingFishingWildlife ActivitiesHeritagePicnicView Point
horse riding

With the exception of bridleways horse riders require a permit to ride in these woods. Please contact the District Office on 01392 832262 for an application form.

Contact:

West England District
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01594 833057
e-mail: dean@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

User Comments

3 Stars 3 Stars

We were very distressed on visiting Fernworthy reservoir today to find the absolute desolation & destruction of the rhodedendron removal. It is our first visit this year,& not only saddened to think of the lack of colour there will be in the spring,but also the overall devastation that will ensue for the wild-life & birds that inhabit the area. It was also disappointing to find the toilets closed (although understand these have to be maintained) but also a car-parking charge enforced!! Please clarify & explain full reasons for the above. Thank you.

J Pike, 5/Feb/2012

No rhododendron has been cleared from Forestry Commission land at Fernworthy, and the toilet block and car park are not owned by us. You might like to contact Southwest Lakes Trust who own and manage the car park and may be able to tell you if they have been clearing rhododendron on their land.

Forestry Commission Response
4 Stars 4 Stars

I already have a discovery pass for Haldon, why do I require another permit for Fernworthy? Can I use the ■20 already spent towards a permit?

Sharon Reynolds, 28/Sep/2010
4 Stars 4 Stars

Hi, Just wanted to say that we think that Fernworth is beautiful. We walk a lot around the lake and into the forest. No need to reply.

Anonymous, 16/Mar/2010

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Bring your old wire coat hangers when you visit Fernworthy - some of the prehistoric settlements are known to be a good place to try dowsing, although success isn't guaranteed!

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