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Beer Mill Nature Walks
Beer Mill is a private nature reserve owned by Dick and Elaine Green. It lies east of the A388 in the village of Clawton, mainly on the side of a valley sloping down to the Claw river, a tributary of the Tamar.

The land covers 45 acres of varied habitat including pasture, scrub, broad-leaved woodland, areas of new woodland planting, quarry and wetland habitats including ponds and stream.

Grasshopper
Wildlife Trusts Devon

Sunset
Froglet ready to leave the pond Rabbit Pathways and views Rare and common butterflies
No pesticides or fertilisers are added to the land, slowly allowing the biodiversity of the wildlife to flourish. Grazing is restricted and hay harvested late in order to allow wild flowers to set seed.

With help from the Devon Wildlife Trust, Leader + and many local friends, neighbours and workforce hedgerows are being restored and wildlife habitat is being maintained, improved and even extended.
Busy bee Roe deer in hiding Marbled white butterfly Grass snake in the compost
Encouraged by a Gold Award from the Devon wildlife Trust Green Gateway Scheme, a grant from the Leader + Access to the Countryside fund and the successful completion for Elaine of the Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme, Beer Mill’s three nature walks have now been created.

The walks follow 3 interconnected waymarked routes of varying lengths and cover a huge range of wildlife habitat, with views over open countryside, resting points, investigation points and activity areas.
Damselfly Wild orchids Slo worm Barn owls hunt across rough grassland
Beer Mill is home to a wide range of flora and fauna ; from large mammals (red deer, badgers, fox and possibly otter) to small mammals (mice, voles, moles, squirrel, rabbits and we hope in the future to encourage the dormouse to return); from ferns to mosses, tunnel spiders to dragonflies, colourful and yet poinsonous fungi to a range of delicate, bright and beautiful wildflowers (from snowdrops to pyramidal orchids throughout the year), hunters (kestrels, buzzards and owls) to small garden birds (blue tits, bullfinches, greater spotted woodpeckers, longtailed tits) and hedgerow dwellers (wrens, goldcrests, goldfinches and we hope the large, scrape pond will prove a magnet to passing visitors such as herons and a variety of waders.
Yellow catapillar Swallows ready for flight to Africa Ancient oak tree Squirrel
Visitors
Guests at Hill Cottage and South Beer have access to Beer Mill nature reserve during all daylight hours, except during extreme weather conditions or during maintenance work when the walks are closed for safety reasons. Hill Cottage guests please park at Beer Mill Farm.

Members of the local community, holiday visitors and interest groups are welcome to take part in our special events and open days. Please contact Elaine and Dick for planned activities, dates and times. There is an email/phone list for those people who would like to be notified of future events.
November fungus treasure Bare trees beyond the pond Winter dog walks February snows
Schools and wildlife watch groups
Trained personnel Access to Farms
Students and other educational groups are welcome at Beer Mill by arrangement with Elaine and Dick, please phone or email to arrange a planning visit (Elaine will be happy to visit your school) or discuss your requirements. We can tailor visits with a range of activities from bug hunting to pond dipping, bird watching to wild flower orienteering and educational activities prepared for us by the Devon Wildlife Trust Education officer.

Visitors with special needs
Visitors with limited mobility or any particular requirements are welcome to phone or email Dick and Elaine to discuss accessibility, we will be happy to help.


Contact details
Elaine and Dick Green
Beer Mill Farm
Clawton
Nr Holsworthy
Devon EX22 6PF
Telephone: 01409 253 093
Fax: 01409 259415
Email : enquiries@selfcateringcottagesdevon.co.uk		 Leader European unionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural affairs
General advice and safety information
Beer Mill Nature Walks are through private land with access by prior permission from Elaine and Dick Green only.
All children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult
Dogs must be kept under close control at all times and kept on a lead when livestock is in the fields
Please pick up after your dog
Wear suitable robust footwear - routes cover uneven, steep and slippery ground
Wear suitable, protective clothing
Do not eat and always wash your hands thoroughly after your visit
Stick to the waymarked routes - danger of sinking mud and other hazzards
Do not pick flowers, plants or fungi
Take your litter home
Only use the walks during daylight hours unless authorised
Walks are closed during high winds, storms or other severe weather conditions and during necessary maintenance work such as tree surgery.
Leave gates as you find them and follow the Country Code
Do not climb, swing or play or any of the gates or fences

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