Fernworthy is a great place to Discover the Dartmoor Story. It has an abundance of archaeology and is a haven for wildlife including some rare species.

Around the lake are important wildlife habitats which include rhôs pasture and culm grassland. These wetland habitats are host to a number of very rare species such as the marsh fritillary butterfly and the bee hawk moth which as a result of careful management are thriving at Fernworthy. Birds such as snipe, heron and grebe can be seen year round and often make an appearance in front of the bird hides.

As well as rare wildlife, Fernworthy also boasts a rich abundance of archaeology such as burial cairns, hut circles and old farm buildings which are easily accessible from Potters Walk.

Fernworthy is a drinking water supply that feeds the areas of Torquay, Totnes and Brixham, The water from Fernworthy is gravity fed into Trenchford Reservoir near Hennock where it is then drawn off to be treated.