Wistman's Wood NNR
Wistman's Wood is a small upland oakwood in the valley of the West Dart River.
County: Devon
Main habitats: Woodland
Area: 170 Ha
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The wood is surrounded by granite tors and moorland and the NNR is important for the mosses and lichens that festoon the trees and granite boulders found on the site.
The best times to visit are in mid-April to August for moorland birds, and all-year for lichens and mosses.
Visitors should ensure they have adequate footwear and clothing. Wistman's Wood is an upland site subject to rapid weather changes.
Location and access
Wistman's Wood is near the centre of Dartmoor National Park. The site is 2 km north of the Two Bridges Hotel, at the junction of the B3357 and B3212.
Local bus services (some seasonal) are provided by First Group and Plymouth CityBus (telephone 01752 222221).
The nearest train station is in Newton Abbot (25 km to the east) served by First Great Western.
Facilities
The nearest toilet and refreshment facilities are at The Two Bridges Hotel and in Princetown.
A leaflet describing the site is available on request. Contact the site manager for details by telephoning on 01626 832 330.
