Meshaw Moor Culm Grassland

About this route

Meshaw Moor consists of a patchwork of 13 field of wildflower-rich Culm grasslands, surrounded by hedges. It is a really good example of the kind of landscape that mid and North Devon would have once looked, felt and sounded like.

Getting Around
Facilities
Limited roadside car parking. Dogs on lead.
Terrain
Uneven paths.
Accessibility

OS Maps

OS Grid reference: SS 761 185

One mile south of the village of Meshaw, close to the B3137, between South Molton and Witheridge

For More Information

Meshaw Moor | Devon Wildlife Trust

 

Interesting information

Species associated with this area include:

  • Harvest mice
  • Early purple orchid
  • Red-tailed bumblebee
  • Marbled white butterfly
  • Yellowhammer

 

 

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