Geograph - photograph every grid square

Ideford Common is a 43ha remnant, designated a site of special scientific interest, of the former extensive heathlands across the Haldon Hills, much of which is now afforested: were it not for continuing management, the common too would quickly progress to deciduous woodland. Most of the common was leased by the Clifford Estate to Teignbridge District Council in 1993: before then, the heath was used for stock car racing. The west end of the common is occupied by a gypsy encampment (and apparently excluded from the lease). Two public bridleways cross the common.