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Woolley Woods

Devon

Multi-use trails, natural play and cycling routes linking to the wider Arlington Court estate.

National Trust Woolley Woods, Shirwell, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4JZ

A wooden tower with a slide and wooden climbing equipment in the background

Woolley Woods

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The back of a wooden bench looking out over views of a valley with rolling hills
A bench to enjoy the view along the accessible trail at Woolley Woods | © Katy Anderson
A bmx biker in the air over a box jump with a hedge and trees in the background
Wheeled skills area at Woolley Woods, North Devon | © Katy Anderson
A wooden tower with a slide and wooden climbing equipment in the background
Woolley Woods wild play area | © Katy Anderson
A track in the woods lined by trees on either side
Walks into the wider Arlington estate from Woolley Woods | © Katy Anderson

Important notice

The site is currently closed while construction work takes place. We will update this site as soon as we are open.

Planning your visit

Things to see and do at Woolley Woods 

Whether you're looking for a family walk, practise your cycling skills, or a place for children to play and explore. Woolley Woods features an accessible multi-use trail, a natural play area, cycle skills area and links to the network of walking and cycling routes around the Arlington Estate.

Climbing play equipment which is framing a woods tower with a slide in the background

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