At the lower, western edge of the woodland where the entrance is, the trees are dominated by Alder trees (Alnus glutinosa). Alder trees can reach a height of nearly 30 metres and are good habitat for lichens which are often found on their dark fissured bark. You can identify alder trees by their small cones and by purple twigs in the winter.

Walking up through the trees the alder turns into an area of oak trees with some wild cherry and then at the heart of the woodland a planting of small-leaved lime, ideal for creating a coppice habitat.

Toward the upper, eastern side of Sandymoor Cross Wood are some planted beech and ash trees. The ash trees could be thinned out and replanted with other species to improve the biodiversity of the woodland even further.

Finally along the northern and eastern boundaries of the woodland is an old hedge bank lined with mature knarled old oak trees along with birch and willow trees.

Butterflies and dragonflies skip along the grassy rides and paths throughout the woodland.

Deer frequent the area and occasionly badgers and foxes.

Within the woodland are a good series of tracks and paths which allow excellent access throughout for recreational enjoyment and management.

There is a small stream along the western boundary of the woodland.

From the little used country lanes around the area the woodland has a concreate track that leads to the beginning of the stoned forest track which leads to the woodland itself.

Once within the woodland there is a private stone parking & turning area and a good series of tracks and paths leading through the different areas of Sandymoor Cross Wood.

Sporting rights are included.

The standard covenant applies.

Sandymoor Cross Wood is a young woodland that can be managed and maintained for wildlife enjoyment and conservation as well as long term small scale timber production.

Installing some bird boxes may entice robins, wrens, blue tits or even woodpeckers.

There are clearer areas within the woodland that could be suitable for creating a small wildlife pond.

The variety of tree species found within are perect as a supply for woodturning, green woodwork or making your own charcoal.

Sandymoor Cross Wood enjoys a peaceful, rural position in the beautiful North Devon countryside within the parish of Ashwater. It lies within a short journey to the A30 and Holsworthy and the popular North Cornwall surfing beaches such as Bude and Widemouth are within a 30 minute drive where surfing, bodyboarding, walking, fishing and sailing can be enjoyed.

The local village of Ashwater is within walking distance and provides a pub, community shop, post office and church.

Dartmoor with its rugged tors and stunning landscapes is less than 30 minutes away.

Particulars and plans were prepared by our local manager, Stuart Brooking.