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Fremington Quay and Pill

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Fremington Quay and Fremington Pill is on the South shore of the river Taw in North Devon.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 5 ianuarie 2021
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Description

The Taw/Torridge Estuary has the third largest concentration of waders in Devon. Specialties are Ploier auriu, with a possibility of Țigănuș. Fremington Quay and Pill is on the South shore of the River Taw West of the town of Barnstaple.

Details

Access

Leave the town of Barnstaple (south of the river) on the B3233, after passing through Bickington look for sign to Fremington Quay on the right, this narrow minor road runs beside Fremington Pill and has some pull ins (technically passing places), to check this area for birds. Further down this road is Fremington Quay with a car park. The circular route that is shown on the map is about 5 km.

Terrain and Habitat

Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , River , Sea , City/village , Agriculture , Mud flats

Conditions

Flat , Wet , High water possible , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

Spring , Autumn , Winter

Best time to visit

Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration , Winter

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

At Fremington Quay is a section of the Tarka Trail cycle path that runs from Barnstaple via Bideford, those with time can walk further East or West along this path.

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