Heritage railways · South West England
Cownhayne Loop
In or near Axmouth.
Cownhayne Loop is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Spring – autumn
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter · 5.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cownhayne Loop is a place of interest in Devon, South-West England. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 5.3 km away. Postcode area EX24.
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Official information
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams through the picturesque Axe Valley in East Devon. Visitors can enjoy scenic rides alongside the River Axe estuary and explore nature reserves, while also learning about the area's history and wildlife.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cownhayne Loop is a heritage railway located in Colyton, Devon, South-West England. This site is situated within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which highlights its scenic significance.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7370, -3.0594
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Colyton
- Postcode
- EX24 6HD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Phone
- 01297 20375
- Nearest railway station
- Much Natter — 5.3 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.tram.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w500756272 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cownhayne Loop?
- Cownhayne Loop is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX24 6HD), in the parish of Colyton.
- What is Cownhayne Loop?
- Cownhayne Loop is a heritage railway in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cownhayne Loop?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX24 6HD.
- Is Cownhayne Loop a protected site?
- Yes — Cownhayne Loop is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Cownhayne Loop?
- The nearest railway station is Much Natter, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX24 6HD.