Best Offwell Walks

bluebells and woods teeming with wildlife


	1 hour walks

Offwell Woods, known for its bluebells and rich wildlife, are managed by the Offwell and Woodland and Wildlife Trust.

Offwell refers to a Well once belonging to Offa.

	Bluebells Woodland Centre

	No pub in Offwell

	Village hall or limited residential parking near church

Walk 1 Short Walk (2 miles)

Difficulty:

A popular woodland walk entering part of the Wetlands, a conservation area .

It follows public and permissive footpaths and quiet lanes.

There is no official car park in Offwell but there is some space west of the village, nr Woodland Close, see P on larger map.

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Map of Walk 1

Walks near Offwell

	Honiton to Offwell Circular
	You pass the Bishop's tower, an eighty foot tall square tower built by Bishop Edward Copplestone in 1828.

	Kilmington
	A delightful dog friendly walk, mainly through woods, to the old beacon house where a lookout was posted to keep a wary eye for Armada ships

	Dalwood
	Dalwood offers the walker a network of public footpaths to enjoy Devon's unspoilt rolling hills.

Walk 2 Longer Walk (4.5 miles)

Difficulty:

This enjoyable walk takes you through remote woodlands and past the Woodland Centre where 107 different species of lichens have been recorded.

Most of the tracks are well maintained but be prepared for some boggy areas and a fairly steep climb.

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There is one steep climb.

Map of Walk 2