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Teign Valley Woods SSSI (SX7889)
© Adrian Colston, National Trust
A fine example of upland Oak and Hazel woodland typical of South West England is home to a variety of rare species. Species found here include the rare Wild Service Tree, an ancient woodland indicator, and good populations of Wild Daffodil. Birds include the summer visitor the Pied Flycatcher and Redstart as well as resident Kingfisher. Insects include the rare Marsh Fritillary, High Brown Fritillary and Wood Cricket and an abundance of nests of Wood Ant. There is excellent access along the banks of the River Teign. Starting points include Steps Bridge, Clifford Bridge and Fingle Bridge. The Dartmoor Way passes along the river at the eastern end past Castle Drogo and on to Fingle Bridge and there is good access from Steps Bridge through Dunsford Wood DWT Reserve.
Page updated 27 August 2009
