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Hackney Marshes

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Hackney Marshes Local Nature Reserve is in Newton Abbot, South Devon, at the head of the Teign Estuary.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 20 noiembrie 2020
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Description

Hackney Marshes are an area of rough grassland, pools, scrub and wooded areas next to Newton Abbot racecourse. There are a number of good paths in the area, one of which takes you under the A380 to Passage House Inn. Along this path the Teign Estuary is narrow compared to the wider lower estuary to the East.

Details

Access

From Exeter on the outskirts of Newton Abbot on the A380, take exit marked Teignmouth A381, at roundabout take 3rd exit marked Teignmouth Road A383, at next roundabout take 1st exit onto Vicarage Hill A383, at next roundabout take 1st exit onto Greenhall Way A383, take 3rd turning left just after a wooded area into marsh car park. Paths from here head South East and head under the main A380 Exeter to Torquay road. When you near the Paddington to Penzance mainline the head of the Teign should be visible, continue on this path to New Passage Inn.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Grassland , Scattered trees and bushes , River , Sea , Mud flats , Beach , City/village

Conditions

Flat , Wet , High water possible , Open landscape

Circular trail

No

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Winter , Summer , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car , Wheelchair

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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