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SEATON MARSHES

11 ha

📷 Christine Johnstone · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome11 ha

Getting here

50.71223, -3.06315

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🌞Midsummer — early morning visits most comfortable; look for deer fawns in quieter clearings
  • 🐕Early mornings are best for dog walks in summer — visit before 9am to avoid the heat and find quieter trails
  • ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CampsiteParking· Paid

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Forest walks

Nature reserve

Free

Seasonal nature

Nature reserve — seasonal wildlife and habitats

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

6 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
East Devon WayWalking route
Named routeRef EDWListed length 61kmRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 45: Sidmouth to Seaton)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 46: Seaton to Seatown)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
Monmouth Rebellion WalkWalking route
Named routeRef MRWRegional walking route
Channel to ChannelWalking route
Named routeRef CCRegional walking route
Hillymeadpublic footpath · 14 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 14 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
Salt Pan Lanepublic footpath · 51 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 51 mSurface asphaltPath type: service
Case Gardenspublic footpath · 63 m
Public pathpublic footpathLength 63 mSurface asphaltPath type: residential
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Cycling

44 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 2 Axminster to DawlishCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route212 m
Named routeRef 2Length 212 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route172 m
Named routeRef 2Length 172 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2 km
Named routeRef 2Length 2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route57 m
Named routeRef 2Length 57 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route236 m
Named routeRef 2Length 236 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

Seaton Marshes is an 11-hectare Local Nature Reserve situated in East Devon, South West England. It comprises wetlands and grasslands, where visitors can observe numerous bird species and enjoy activities such as birdwatching and walking.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Seaton Marshes Hide, Axe Estuary wetlands

📷 Christine Johnstone · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Seaton Marshes Hide, Axe Estuary wetlands

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Windsor GardensUrban park900 m→🌱Seafield and Festival GardensUrban park1.1 km→🌱Sea Front GardensUrban park1.1 km→🌱Cliff Field GardensUrban park1.3 km→🌱Cliff Field GardensUrban park1.3 km→🌱Jubilee Memorial GroundUrban park2.5 km→

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