Aylesbeare Common

Aylesbeare Common is recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Natura 2000 site. You can enjoy a walk along firm paths over quiet heathland here and have a chance of seeing Dartford Warblers and Stonechats in summer. The woodland fringes, streams and ponds abound with butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies. Stay late on a summer evening to see Nightjars at dusk.

The RSPB is working to maintain and enhance the heath for the benefit of birds such as Dartford Warblers and Nightjars, as well as other wildlife such as Southern Damselfly and Silver-studded Blue. 

Located five miles east of junction 30 of the M5, the reserve is on the north side of the A3052 and the car park (at Joney’s Cross, SY056897) is on the south side, so take care crossing the road.