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Hawkswood

About this route

Hawkswood is a 4-hectare nature reserve managed by the Devon Wildlife Trust, located near the village of Stockland in East Devon. This compact reserve offers a rich tapestry of habitats, including heathland, grassland, and woodland, making it a haven for a vast range of wildlife.

Getting Around

3 miles south east of Honiton. Between Honiton and Northleigh.

Facilities
Limited parking. Dogs on lead.
Terrain
A marked trail guides a way through the wet mire and woodland - can be narrow, wet and rough.
Accessibility

Interesting information

Butterflies and fungi are Hawkswood’s stars. Purple hairstreak, green hairstreak, pearl bordered fritillary and marbled white butterflies have all been recorded, along with more than 300 kinds of fungi.

marsh fritillary Adrian Colston scaled
Marsh Fritillary, Adrian Colston

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