Friends of Shillingford Wood
Registered charity No. 1192474
Shillingford Wood is situated on the southern edge of the village of Shillingford St George, Devon in the lee of the Haldon Hills. It is within easy walking distance from the western fringes of the city of Exeter and surrounding villages. Shillingford Wood is locally known as ‘The Bluebell Wood’. It consists of nine acres of ancient woodland and three acres of mixed deciduous plantation. It is popular with walkers, wildlife enthusiasts and photographers.
Latest News!!!
Work in the new plantation 2025
During the autumn and winter months you might find the permissive path in the new plantation closed for a few hours at a time. This is to allow for thinning of dead and diseased trees. This work is being undertaken in line with the woodland management plan.
The main pathway on the "ski-slope" and through the wood will remain open while this work is taking place.
We will keep any disruption to the absolute minimum. Please take note of any signage for your own safety.
At the end of October and into November a number of new trees will be planted in the main wood where laurel has been removed.
Tree planting
We have now taken delivery of 25 native species trees. These include oak, beech, alder, lime and hazel. They have been planted in the area we cleared of laurel a couple of years ago.
We will be planting some sacrificial sycamore trees in close proximity in the hope that the squirrels will be attracted to the sweeter bark of the sycamore thus leaving the native species trees alone.
This is Shillingford Wood
Do come and explore our hidden gem
Setting
Shillingford Wood forms a major element in the character and locallity of Shillingford in an area designated as of Great Landscape Value.
Supported by
Local people and businesses, The Postcode Lottery and The National Lottery.
Wildlife
Habitat
As well as maintaining a space for recreation we provide a haven for wildlife.
