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Honiton Bottom Community Nature Reserve
Honiton Bottom Community Nature Reserve

A Secluded Haven for Wildlife and Visitors

Honiton Bottom Community Nature Reserve is about a mile from the market town of Honiton. The site features a stream, grassland and orchard.

Wildlife Watching From Dawn Until Dusk

At Honiton Bottom you may be lucky enough to enjoy close-up views of some common but none the less enthralling species of wildlife.

The stream which runs along the eastern edge of the nature reserve is called the Gissage, and here you may see dippers, grey wagtails and even a kingfisher if you're lucky! Due to its high-water quality, during the summer months our Education Ranger runs stream-dipping sessions here.

A range of insects thrive in the rough grassland and provide food to a number of small birds.  The grassland is perfect for a summer bug hunt, join us at one of our events.

Tawny Owls and bats hunt regularly over the nature reserve at dusk and foxes and badger are also frequent nighttime visitors.

Plan Your Visit

  • Parking: Roadside parking is available opposite the entrance to the reserve.
  • Location: Honiton Bottom Nature Reserve is about a mile from the town centre, at the junction between Honiton Bottom Road and Battishorne Way.
  • Walking Information:  There is a mixture of surfaced paths and paths that are mown through the meadow. These may be uneven and muddy after wet weather.
  • Access: There is a surfaced path running along the bottom of the site making it accessible for people with limited mobility and buggies.
  • Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be kept under close control, and owners should clean up after them.
  • Facilities: Picnic benches.

Opening Hours

Honiton Bottom Community Nature Reserve like all East Devon District Council nature reserves is open to the public free of charge year-round.

Directions

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