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River Exe Estuary - Visitor Guide
Address:
Bowling Green Marsh, Topsham, near Exeter, Devon.
Postcode:
EX3 0AX
Telephone:
01392 824614 01392 265700 - Tourist Information
Key attractions:
Bird watching and guided walks.
Essential kit:
Binoculars for bird watching. Outdoor clothing and protective gear.
Nature watching:
Best season: February is a good time to watch the migratory birds. RSPB bird watching cruises run from November to March, leaving from Exmouth, Starcross and Topsham.
Access:
The hide at Bowling Green Marsh and most of the walk is accessible to wheelchair users. Parking for disabled users only is available adjacent to the hide.
Getting there:
Bowling Green Marsh is on the outskirts of Topsham, and is signposted from the Holman Way car park in Topsham. The Exeter to Topsham bus service stops at Topsham Quay, near Bowling Green Marsh, every 15 minutes. Exeter station is 5 miles/8 km away and Topsham station is about 5 minutes walk from Bowling Green Marsh on Wessex Trains Avocet Line route.
