Brook Meadow, Woolacombe, Devon

Brook Meadow is nestled in Lee, just 1 kilometre inland from the stunning North Devon coastline, positioned between Woolacombe and Ilfracombe. It enjoys sweeping sea views across Lee Bay, with the beach just a 20-minute walk away. Access is simple and reliable via a well-maintained stoned track, ensuring year-round vehicular entry. For convenience, local amenities are just a short drive away in Ilfracombe.

With expansive sea views across Lee Bay, Brook Meadow offers a striking natural setting. Alongside its scenic outlook, the land features open space for planting, a woodland belt, and a gentle stream. This combination provides an excellent opportunity for conservation and environmental projects, with existing habitats that would benefit from additional young woodland.

The land is primarily grassland, complemented by approximately one acre of well-established woodland on a steep bank that descends towards a tranquil stream along the northern boundary. The woodland features a diverse mix of broadleaf and coniferous species. With its existing natural seed source, the meadow offers a prime opportunity for woodland creation—whether for carbon offsetting, personal enjoyment, or both, supporting regeneration and enhancing the landscape.

Previously used for livestock grazing, the land is now covered in long meadow grass and wild plants. It is divided into three distinct sections. The higher level, accessible from the gate, offers an open entry point and the most expansive sea views. Moving north, a stretch of gorse bushes leads to a secluded second level of meadow, well-suited for establishing a private family base camp. Continuing a little further, the terrain transitions into a steep woodland section, where a gentle stream winds along the northern boundary, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.

To reach the entrance gate, turn left from Higher Slade Road and follow Dibbons Lane for 400 metres, where the gate will be visible on the right-hand side next to the Tree Planting sign. Park at the roadside and carefully climb the gate before continuing along the stoned track. After passing through the gap in the hedge into the second field, follow the track as it bends left until you reach Brook Meadow gate on the right hand side, identified by its nameplate.