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Description
Mutter's Moor (or Muttersmoor) is often classed as part of the East Devon Pebblebed Heath, it's nearest heathland is Fire Beacon Hill and Core Hill Wood (see seperate entry) just to the North. Whilst the main East Devon Pebblebed Heath is further to the West Aylesbeare Common and Hawkerland Valley/Venn Ottery Common/Bystock Pools Nature Reserve and Squabmoor Reservoir/Colaton Raleigh Common/Woodbury Common and Bicton Common (see seperate entries).
During World War II it was a site for Barrage Balloons and during the stone age was heavily populated. It gets it's name from Abraham Mutter a merchant and smuggler during the 1840s. There are multiple paths to take around the site, PLEASE KEEP TO PATHS SO AS NOT TO DISTURB NESTING BIRDS. Some birds depending on season are Обыкновенный козодой, Провансальская славка, Дербник, Лесной конёк and Обыкновенный сверчок.
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Access
The A3052 Exeter to Lyme Regis road runs West to East on the Northern edge of the town of Sidmouth. If travelling from Exeter turn Right at Bowd onto B3176, continue on this road to Sidmouth seafront and turn Right at mini roundabout (signed The Arches/Interpretation Centre). This road called Peak Hill Road follows the coastline before turning in land and eventually becomes a wooded area, the large Mutter's Moor car park soon appears on the Right.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Moors/heathland , AgricultureConditions
Hilly , Open landscapeCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Winter , Summer , Spring migration , Spring , Autumn , Autumn migrationRoute
Paved road , Unpaved road , Narrow trail , Wide pathDifficulty walking trail
StrenuousAccessible by
FootBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
Just to the East of the site is Sidmouth Golf Course, DO NOT TRESPASS ON THIS PRIVATE AREA, THERE IS ONLY ONE PUBLIC FOOTPATH ACROSS THE GOLF COURSE (PRESS STARS ON MAP).