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Efford Marsh Local Nature Reserve

Devon  >  United Kingdom

Efford Marsh LNR is in the Eastern suburbs of Plymouth.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 13 jún 2024

Description

Efford Marsh LNR (not to be confused with River Avon and South Efford Marsh - see separate entry), is sandwiched between the A38 (The Parkway) close to the North and Efford housing estate to it's South and West. The reserve is one of Plymouth's largest consisting of woodland, grassland, wildflower meadows, streams, pools and marshland. The numerous pathways are sometimes steep and are frequently very muddy.

Both kolibiarik stužkatý and kolibiarik žltkastotemenný have been seen in the reserve in the recent past. chriašteľ vodný are regularly seen and heard, this site being one of the best sites in the city for this species.

Details

Access

Buses from Plymouth City centre stop in either Blandford Road (a short walk away) to the South, or very nearby in Deer Park Drive. Those arriving by car should park in Deer Park Drive on roadside (approximately 12 spaces), the entrance to the reserve is through a large grey metal archway signed Efford Marsh. The circular walking route indicated on the map is about 1,8 mile.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Pond , Park , City/village , Wetland

Conditions

Hilly , Wet , Slippery

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Narrow trail , Unpaved road , Wide path , Paved road

Difficulty walking trail

Strenuous

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

PLEASE NOTE Efford Fort and Road (press STAR on map) is STRICTLY PRIVATE DO NOT TRESPASS.

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