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Exton Children's Play Area

1 ha

📷 David Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifePlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

50.66783, -3.44115

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦97+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Teal and Canada Goose
  • ☀️Summer family visits work well here — arrive early and plan for a longer stay
  • 🛝Playground on site — built-in entertainment for younger visitors alongside the wider site

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
ParkingPlayground

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Teal, Canada Goose, Shelduck +94 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Teal, Canada Goose, Shelduck +94 more · last seen 2026

Free

Playgrounds

playground, parking

Free

Family friendly

playground; Urban park — family destination

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Cycling

Named cycling route nearby: National Cycle Route 2 Axminster to Dawlish

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

10 signed routes nearby · 1 public path nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Two Counties WayWalking route90 km

A long distance walk of 56 miles (90km) from Taunton to Starcross on the Exe estuary.

Named routeRef TCWLength 90 kmRegional walking route
East Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWListed length 61kmRegional walking route
Exeter Green CircleWalking route
Named routeRef EGCLocal walking route
Exe Valley WayWalking route
Named routeRef EVWRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 43: Babbacombe to Exmouth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
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Cycling

120 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Exeter LCN E1Cycling route
Named routeRef E1Local cycle route
Route E9Cycling route
Named routeRef E9Local cycle route
Exeter LCN E2Cycling route
Named routeRef E2Local cycle route
National Cycle Route 2 Axminster to DawlishCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Exeter LCN E12Cycling route
Named routeRef E12Local cycle route
National Cycle Network Route 34Cycling route
Named routeRef 34National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

The Puffing Billy, Exton

📷 David Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

The Puffing Billy, Exton

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

✦POWDERHAM CASTLEHistoric site2.9 km→🌱Woodbury Village GreenUrban park2.9 km→🌱Woodbury Playing FieldsUrban park3.3 km→🌱Nutwell parkUrban park1.4 km→⛪St Margaret's ChurchReligious grounds2.4 km→⛪Church of the Holy CrossReligious grounds2.6 km→