Most reviewed Nature preserves in Plymouth, United Kingdom to visit (Updated February, 2024)

Most reviewed Nature preserves in Plymouth

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Plymouth through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 98 places from Nature preserve category.

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St. Agnes Heritage Coast

Nature preserve

Rugged coastal hiking area with views across bays & beaches, plus popular spots for seaside dining.

4.80 (6.4K reviews) (~75.27 km from centre)

East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

National reserve

Nature & wildlife preserve encompassing heathland, wooded valleys & part of the Jurassic Coast.

4.80 (5.4K reviews) (~83.44 km from centre)

National Trust - Godrevy

Nature preserve

Spectacular cliffs and a long, sandy, surfers' beach, with coves, headland trails and a cafe.

$$ $$

4.80 (5.3K reviews) (~89.88 km from centre)

South Devon National Landscape

Nature preserve

Vast natural area including rugged coastal stretches, farmland & quaint villages, popular for hikes.

4.80 (5K reviews) (~29.2 km from centre)

National Trust - Carnewas at Bedruthan

Tourist attraction

Vantage point offering wide reaching views over the beach and sea stacks, with trails and cafe.

$$ $$

4.80 (3.5K reviews) (~64.18 km from centre)

The Roseland Heritage Coast

Nature preserve

Footpaths traverse this nature preserve on a peninsula with a lighthouse & sweeping water views.

$$ $$

4.80 (3.3K reviews) (~61.88 km from centre)

Berry Head National Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

Scenic peninsula offering nature trails, wildlife, a working lighthouse & a visitor centre.

4.70 (2.7K reviews) (~46.16 km from centre)

North Devon National Landscape

Nature preserve

Popular nature preserve offering sandy beaches for surfing & coastal walks with dramatic views.

4.80 (2.6K reviews) (~84.94 km from centre)

Polperro Heritage Coast

Nature preserve

Historic fishing & smuggling village within a picturesque cove & many coastal walking trails.

4.70 (2.6K reviews) (~27.15 km from centre)

National Trust - Lydford Gorge

Nature preserve

National Trust woodland trails through a gorge with 30m waterfall, plus kids' play area and tearoom.

$$ $$

4.80 (1.7K reviews) (~30.12 km from centre)

North Devon AONB

Nature preserve

👍👍 Morte Point is well worth a detour for. Park at Mortehoe village car park pay and display (Ringo if you can get a signal!) or cash £4 for the whole day. If it is low tide you can often see seals resting in the rocks. Best bet for lunch is Feas cafe near the car park opposite the post office which...

4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~85.07 km from centre)

Dawlish Warren

Nature preserve

👍 Good beach, with less strong currents than Exmouth. Gets very busy on a nice day, but you can walk down to the further away groynes to avoid the crowds.

4.60 (1.6K reviews) (~56.44 km from centre)

The Lizard Heritage Coast

Nature preserve

👍👍 One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen

4.80 (1.5K reviews) (~84.01 km from centre)

Pentire Point

Scenic spot

Lookout point on rugged cliffs along a coastal path, with sightings of seals & peregrine falcons.

4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~60.99 km from centre)

The Maer

Nature preserve

Nature preserve featuring footpaths & bridleways, plus clover, skylarks & other birds.

4.50 (898 reviews) (~58.83 km from centre)

Hartland Devon Heritage Coast

Nature preserve

Storied villages on a peninsula with headland paths, dramatic cliffside cascades & surfing beaches.

4.70 (879 reviews) (~72.79 km from centre)

Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

👍👍 Slapton and the surrounding area are quintessential old England. A true treasure. The walk along the Ley is beautiful with lots of natural history. The local shops offer a variety of produce and plenty of café to wet your appetite.

4.70 (739 reviews) (~36.34 km from centre)

Wistman's Wood

Nature preserve

Open space & walking spot featuring old, moss-covered trees, granite boulders & a surreal ambiance.

4.70 (714 reviews) (~26.13 km from centre)

National Trust - Parke

Nature preserve

👍👍 Beautiful woodland walk, with a handful of trails varying in difficulty. Peaceful stream that runs through the grounds. Nice little cafe, great to visit in all seasons, although some of the walks can get a bit muddy in the wetter seasons so you may want to consider wearing welly boots/suitable footw...

$$ $$

4.70 (695 reviews) (~40.59 km from centre)

Kennall Vale Nature Reserve

Nature preserve

Lush nature preserve featuring hiking trails, a variety of wildlife & babbling brooks.

4.80 (604 reviews) (~74.21 km from centre)

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Most reviewed Nature preserves in Plymouth, United Kingdom