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Cann Woods

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On the east side of Plymouth lies Cann Woods (also known locally as Plym Forest) in the valley of the stunning River Plym. Entering the wood at the main car park you can walk, cycle or picnic whilst taking in the views and wildlife of this beautiful valley.

Covering an area of some 230 hectares the woods are a prominent feature of the surrounding landscape and are an excellent example of forest management with areas of both coniferous plantation and broad-leaved woodland. The wide rides serve as tracks for cyclists and walkers alike and also provide access to the heart of the wood for forestry vehicles. It is also possible to access a medium distance cycle Sustrans cycle route and neighbouring National Trust land.

How to get there:

Plympton and Plymouth are the nearest towns or villages.

By car

Travelling north along the A38 turn off at the exit signposted Plympton. Take the first exit at the first and second mini-roundabouts and follow the road along past Boringdon Hall, Elfordleigh and the Woodside Animal Shelter. The Cann Woods entrance is on the left.

By bike

Follow the Marsh Mills-Clearbrook Sustrans route, and enter Forestry Commission woods at Plymbridge. Please note that cycling is not permitted on the Blue Walk.

OS Grid Reference: SX547594
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

Start your visit from:

Plym Car Park

User Comments

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For any of you who were wondering, the trees at the Cann woods carpark were felled because they were diseased. I believe that the people who run the woods work very hard to maintain and protect the trees as best they can, which sometimes means that they need to cut down these trees to try and stop the spread of disease.

Dean, plympton, 11/Oct/2011
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Love cann wood, an amazing place to ride and see the wildlife

ACJon, 8/Sep/2011
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Live on the edge of West Wood which is on the northern edge of Cann Wood. The recent devastation of the wood is horrifying. I can only hope the FC have made the right decisions here. Can the FC tell us the future plans for the wood.?

Matt, 29/Jan/2011
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With the exception of bridleways horse riders require a permit to ride in these woods. Currently there is a 25 permit limit in these woods, which has already been reached for this season.

Contact:

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

What's of interest

Cann Woods is recorded as far back as the 15th century when it was part of the Manor of Boringdon. The nearby Iron Age fort of Boringdon Camp is believed to date from 350BC to 150BC. Its name comes from the Saxon 'Burth Y Don' meaning the entrenched place on the hill.

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