County Wildlife Sites (CWS) are areas of land that are rich in wildlife such as a tract of heath, a meadow, a copse or a village pond. In general, at least five Devon notable plant species are required for the creation of a CWS but other criteria such as wintering bird interest may be used. For more detailed information on CWS contact Devon Biodiversity Records Centre. Some of our CWS are private with no access, please refer to individual site descriptions for access details.
Ashery Woods and Warren Plantation (CWS) comprise mixed broadleaved woodland with occasional conifer trees
Billacombe Railway (CWS) is located in the south east of Plymouth adjacent to the A379
Blagdon's Meadow (CWS) is a 3.8 hectares site of reclaimed grassland located in the east of Plymouth between the Plym Estuary and Embankment Road
Devil's Point (CWS) is located in the south west of Plymouth, on the coast at the south end of Durnford Street
Ernesettle Complex (CWS) is located in the north west of Plymouth adjacent to the River Tamar with dramatic views
Frys Nursery (CWS) is located in the east of Plymouth between the areas of Plymstock and Plympton
Hardwick Wood (CWS) is located in the east of Plymouth, just south of Plympton and north of the A38
Plymouth Hoe and Madeira Road (CWS) is located on the seafront, just a five minute walk from the city centre
Hooe Lake (CWS) is located in the south east of Plymouth next to Radford Lake and Quarry
Jennycliff (CWS) is located in the south of Plymouth and boasts breathtaking views of the city and Plymouth Sound
Kinterbury Creek (CWS) is located in the west of Plymouth, between Barne Barton and St Budeaux on the Tamar Estuary.
Leigham Wood (CWS) is located in the east of Plymouth just north of the Marsh Mills Retail Park
Mount Wise (CWS) is located in Devonport, overlooking the Hamoaze with fantastic views over to the Royal William Yard and Mount Edgcumbe
Plym Estuary (CWS) is located in the east of Plymouth with the A374 Embankment Road running along its western side
Plym Valley Woods (CWS) is located in the east of Plymouth between the areas of Leigham and Plympton
Pomphlett Plantation (CWS) is located in the south east of Plymouth on the edge of Plymstock, north of the A379
Radford Lake (CWS) is located in the south east of Plymouth next to Hooe Lake and Radford Park
Radford Quarry (CWS) is located in the south east of Plymouth next to Radford Lake
Radford Woods (CWS) covers 38 hectares and is located in the south-east of Plymouth and is a place where you can relax, walk, play and explore nature
Saltram Estate (CWS) is located in the east of Plymouth adjacent to Plym Estuary
Southway Wood (CWS) is located in the north of Plymouth just of the A386 Tavistock Road
St Budeaux (CWS) is located within the roadside grass verge on the eastbound carriageway of the A38 Plymouth Parkway, near St Budeaux
Warren Point (CWS) is located in the north west of Plymouth adjacent to the River Tamar
Whitleigh Wood (CWS) is a Local Nature Reserve located in the north of Plymouth immediately north of Whitleigh and south of Southway
Wixenford Quarry Marsh (CWS) is located in the south east of Plymouth just off the A379 at Plymstock
Woodford Wood (CWS) is located in the east of Plymouth adjacent to Plym Valley Woods on the outskirts of Plympton