How to get there Marsland Valley is on the northern border of and , Enjoying your visit 11km north of . Entrance at grid reference, SS 182 172. To get the most from your visit without harming the wildlife that lives Discover there, please remember: By bus/train Respect wildlife Devon For all bus, rail or National Express timetable information call Marsland Valley Don’t pick flowers or disturb nesting birds! If you see anything 0870 608 2 608 (open 7am – 9pm daily except Christmas). particularly exciting during your visit, please tell DWT about it. We are always very keen to extend our knowledge of our nature reserves By car and welcome any records. To report wildlife sightings, damage or On the A39 at Crimp, turn right (if travelling towards Bude) or left circumstances needing attention, call DWT on 01392 279244. (if towards Bideford) sign-posted to CSOS /Riding stables. After 3.5 km at Shop turn right for and the riding Be properly dressed stables. Drive a further 2km into Gooseham and turn left just before Wear sensible clothing and make sure you have the right footwear. the riding stables and go past the farm at West Gooseham. At the Wellington boots or stout walking boots are strongly advised. T-junction turn right and carry on for a further 1km until the road Gates bends sharply to the left. Here there is limited parking on the track Please leave all gates as you find them. to the right, grid reference SS 217 169. Dogs Dogs are welcome but we ask you to keep them on a short lead at all times. Special conditions may apply if livestock are grazing Northam on the site. Hartland Point Westward Ho! Clovelly Getting around Horns Bi Hartland Cross10 The trail can be muddy and slippery. It is not suitable for Buck's Cross 7 wheelchairs or pushchairs. The site has some very steep paths that Monkleigh require strenuous walking. Areas away from the highlighted path and A39 Meddon Public Rights of Way require a permit to visit. Contact the for more information. MARSLAND VALLEY 15 Bradworthy Stibb A388 Cross Kilkhampton Take care Visitors are reminded that all areas of the countryside contain Bude S inherent, natural hazards so we ask you to take suitable and Bay Torr 2 Stratton Chilsworthy id sufficient precautions to avoid injury or harm. Bude A3072 Holsworthy Telephone, toilets and refreshments

A388 W The nearest public toilets and refreshments are at Kilkhampton, Halwill Junc Poundstock Beawo WhitestoneT A grid reference SS 252 113. The nearest telephone is at B32 a Crackington HavenWeek St. Mary ma Ashwater Darracott SS 232 176. 15 54 Roadfo 3 About the Devon Wildlife Trust

The Devon Wildlife Trust works to achieve a Devon richer in wildlife by: The Devon Wildlife Trust - working for a Devon richer in wildlife protecting wildlife For more information about other DWT nature reserves, campaigning for threatened wildlife our work or how to become a member, contact giving expert wildlife advice The Devon Wildlife Trust, 35-37 St David’s Hill, increasing understanding of wildlife Exeter, Devon, EX4 4DA. Tel 01392 279244 The Devon Wildlife Trust cares for some 40 nature reserves around Fax 01392 433221 the county. Most are open to the public at all times. Email [email protected] Web site www.devonwildlifetrust.org Nature reserves aren’t just left to nature! To be sure they stay in Registered charity, number 213224. the best possible condition for all the plants and animals which live there, they are actively ‘managed’. This also means that the public This leaflet is in memory of Jane Funnell. can visit them. Working in partnership with Supported by the Christopher Cadbury and James Cadbury www.devonwildlifetrust.org This nature reserve is one of a national network of over 2,000 Charitable Trusts reserves cared for by The Wildlife Trusts.

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Look at the gnarled twisted oaks smothered in damp tranquil loving mosses, lichens and ferns. haven

Listen for the high, plaintive mew of a buzzard - Mike Lane/NHPA

The larvae of pearl-bordered fritillaries feed on violets - T Jenkyn

Open glades and mown grassland areas create the perfect habitat for the largest population in Devon of the rare pearl-bordered fritillary.

G Pilkington Pilkington G Dense patches of bluebells and daffodils bring colour to the stream in spring.

Stop and gaze at the views, sea spray and rolling mists!

Cover photograph - photograph Cover Changing tides help sea life find its own place to live on the rocks.

ENTRANCE SITE BOUNDARY The circular trail from ENTRANCE Gooseham Mill will take TRAIL 1 about 1 /2 hours to complete. The walk to the coast will add 1 hour.

With its different areas of windswept Dormice live amongst the hazel, honeysuckle and bramble - M Read coast, wild, untouched woodland, sunny grassland and wet valley bottom, Marsland Valley is the perfect place for wildlife to thrive. The deep, steep sided valley means that a wide Enjoy a dramatic bird’s eye variety of plants, animals and birds find it view across the valley and along the coast from a great place to live. sunny glades where buzzards soar overhead.