Dendles Wood NNR
Dendles Wood NNR is an area of upland oak-beech woodland located in a narrow gorge of the River Yealm. The woodland is rich in ferns, mosses and lichens.
County: Devon
Main habitats: Woodland
Area: 30 Ha
Site map: Nature on the Map
The best times to visit are from mid-April to mid-June for woodland birds and bluebells.
Please note, this is a hazardous site and for health & safety reasons public access is limited to permit holders. For details please email the site manager or telephone 01626 832 330.
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Location and access
Dendles Wood is on the southern edge of Dartmoor, 3 km north of Cornwood village and 15 km north east of Plymouth.
Cornwood is accessed via minor roads from the A38 and the nearest car parking is in the village.
The nearest train station is in Ivybridge, operated by First Great Western.
A bus service from Plymouth to Cornwood is provided by First Group.
Facilities
The nearest toilet and refreshment facilities are in Cornwood.
