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Description
Rackerhayes just to the North of the centre of Newton Abbot, is a collection of ponds, probably better to be called lakes due to their size and surrounded by trees/shrubs and rough areas. The Ponds attract a good variety of duck species (especially when areas further North are experiencing freezing conditions), the surrounding trees/shrubs are good for passerines and there are more open areas of grass giving a choice of routes other than that drawn on the map.
Details
Access
Going South on the A380, come off when approaching Newton Abbot onto A 383 by way of a roundabout that heads West, at next roundabout take first exit (still A383), at next roundabout take first exit again (still A383) but called Greenhill Way, at next roundabout take first exit again into Newton Road, at next roundabout turn right at Tesco Superstore keeping right and park in car park at rear of superstore.
Terrain and Habitat
Forest , Scattered trees and bushes , Grassland , Wetland , Lake , City/village , Reedbeds , RiverConditions
Flat , WetCircular trail
YesIs a telescope useful?
YesGood birding season
All year roundBest time to visit
Spring migration , Autumn migration , Autumn , Spring , Winter , SummerRoute
Paved road , Wide path , Narrow trailDifficulty walking trail
EasyAccessible by
Foot , Bicycle , CarBirdwatching hide / platform
NoExtra info
This area can become reasonably busy during Summer and at Weekends, but because Newton Abbot is not on the coast it is less of a problem here. A visit on a weekday or during cold weather is an option.