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Ernesettle Creek and Tamerton Creek

Devon  >  United Kingdom

This site is on the North West edge of the City of Plymouth.

Added* by Baz Willmott
Most recent update 3 грудня 2020
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Description

Tamerton Creek runs East to West on the edge of the city, eventually emptying into the River Tamar to the West, South of the creek is a mixture of housing and large industrial units, Ernesettle Creek runs South from the main creek. This area has paths through narrow wooded and open areas, some good areas of mud are exposed at low tide.

Details

Access

The A38 runs through the North part of the city from Marsh Mills in the East to the Tamar Road Bridge in the West, this section of road is called The Parkway. Take the main interchange North onto the B3413, take a left turn onto Ernesettle Lane and then take a right into Northholt Avenue, at next roundabout take the first left (still Northholt Avenue) and park in small pull in on left. The circular route you see on the map below is 2,6 km.

Terrain and Habitat

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

Conditions

Flat , High water possible

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring , Winter , Autumn migration , Spring migration

Route

Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

Extra info

As usual with estuaries, check tide times, 3 hours before until 3 hours after high tide is best.

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