Witherdon Wood

Visitor information

Venture off the beaten track at Witherdon Wood, west of Okehampton

With several well-maintained tracks which provide opportunities for your wanderings, Witherdon Wood is a great forest location for all explorers, runners and meanderers. 

At a glance

We are working in the forest and will need to close some sections for safety. Please follow all signage. Find out more about our work.
25/04/2024 17:00
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25/04/2024 09:03

Things to do

Walking at Witherdon Wood

Walking is the perfect way to get some fresh air and explore some of the area's most beautiful landscapes.

Witherdon Wood has a variety of open paths and trails for you to explore...

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