Interesting information
Bowling Green Marsh is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Protected Area
Bowling Green Marsh
Copyright Derek Harper (geograph.org.uk)
Bowling Green Marsh (The Exe Estuary)
- About this route
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Bowling Green Marsh makes up part of the Exe Estuary, an area of international importance for wintering waders and wildfowl.
Adjacent to the town of Topsham, this is the main high tide roost for the north of the estuary. Large numbers of waders and wildfowl gather here as the tide rises and covers the mudflats, especially in the winter. High numbers of black-tailed godwits can be seen and many widgeon graze on the marsh. Though rarely seen, otters use the site.
- Getting Around
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By bus: service from Exeter and Exmouth to Topsham (ask for Elm Grove School stop).
By train: The Avocet line runs from Exeter and Exmouth to Topsham.
See Travel Devon for bus and train times.
By bike: Route 2 of the National Cycle Network.
By car: reserve is signposted from Holman Way car park in Topsham. - Facilities
- Hide and viewing platform as well as roadside viewing which is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Terrain
- Accessibility
You can explore more in this area
- Long walks
38miles/
60kmsEast Devon Way
This 38 mile/60km path takes you from Exmouth in the west to Lyme Regis, Dorset in the east, and follows footpaths,... 16.4miles/
26kmsExe Estuary Trail
This newly constructed cycle trail offers an almost entirely traffic-free, wonderfully level route which forms part of the South Coast NCN...
45miles/
72kmsExe Valley Way
The Exe Valley Way is a long-distance route for walkers exploring the length of this beautiful river valley. The trail stretches... - Cycling
16.4miles/
26kmsExe Estuary Trail
This newly constructed cycle trail offers an almost entirely traffic-free, wonderfully level route which forms part of the South Coast NCN... - Walking
38miles/
60kmsEast Devon Way
This 38 mile/60km path takes you from Exmouth in the west to Lyme Regis, Dorset in the east, and follows footpaths,... 16.4miles/
26kmsExe Estuary Trail
This newly constructed cycle trail offers an almost entirely traffic-free, wonderfully level route which forms part of the South Coast NCN... 45miles/
72kmsExe Valley Way
The Exe Valley Way is a long-distance route for walkers exploring the length of this beautiful river valley. The trail stretches... 2miles/
3.2kmsExe Estuary Trail: Exmouth to Lympstone
Exmouth to Lympstone is just one section of the Exe Estuary Trail, a multi-use route being built by Devon County Council.... - Grassland
Exminster Marshes (The Exe Estuary)
Part of the Exe Estuary, Exminster Marshes is an area of international importance for wintering waders and wildfowl. The area consists... - Wildlife Sites
Exminster Marshes (The Exe Estuary)
Part of the Exe Estuary, Exminster Marshes is an area of international importance for wintering waders and wildfowl. The area consists... - Accessible walks
2miles/
3.2kmsExe Estuary Trail: Exmouth to Lympstone
Exmouth to Lympstone is just one section of the Exe Estuary Trail, a multi-use route being built by Devon County Council....
