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THE MAER

5 ha

📷 Rod Allday · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

PicnicFamilyPlay
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome5 ha

Getting here

50.61205, -3.40136

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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
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • ☕Fortes At Foxholes — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Bike parkingCaféParking· PaidPicnic spotPlaygroundToilets

Best for

10 activities

Picnic day out

picnic area, café, toilets, car park; Nature reserve — public outdoor space

Free

Family friendly

playground, café, toilets, picnic area

Free

Playgrounds

playground, toilets, café, parking

Free

Bird watching

Nature reserve

Free

Wildlife

Nature reserve

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — nature reserve

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

12 signed routes nearby · 10 public paths 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
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
South West Coast Path (Section 44: Exmouth to Sidmouth)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
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Cycling

90 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
National Cycle Route 2 Axminster to DawlishCycling route
Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route2.1 km
Named routeRef 2Length 2.1 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route20 m
Named routeRef 2Length 20 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route28 m
Named routeRef 2Length 28 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route505 m
Named routeRef 2Length 505 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route86 m
Named routeRef 2Length 86 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt

About this nature reserve

The Maer is a Local Nature Reserve covering 5 hectares in East Devon, South West England. Visitors can find coastal habitats, marshland, and a variety of birds, including wading species, along the scenic trails.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Coastal grassland on The Maer Local Nature Reserve

📷 Rod Allday · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Coastal grassland on The Maer Local Nature Reserve

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱The MaerUrban park200 m→🌱Gunfield GardensUrban park500 m→🌱Queens Drive SpaceUrban park600 m→🌱Gunfield GardensUrban park600 m→🌱Beach GardensUrban park800 m→🌱Beach GardensUrban park800 m→

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