Forests & woodlands · South West England
Exminster Marshes
In or near Kenton.
Exminster Marshes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Exminster Marshes is woodland in Devon, South-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Central Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 1.6 km away. Postcode area EX6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Exminster Marshes is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) located in Exminster, Devon in South-West England. It is part of the Exe Estuary RAMSAR site, highlighting its importance for wildlife and wetland conservation.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6739, -3.4758
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Exminster
- Postcode
- EX6 8DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.rspb.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w55343612 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Exminster Marshes?
- Exminster Marshes is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX6 8DZ), in the parish of Exminster.
- What is Exminster Marshes?
- Exminster Marshes is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Exminster Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX6 8DZ.
- Is Exminster Marshes a protected site?
- Yes — Exminster Marshes is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Is Exminster Marshes free to visit?
- Yes, Exminster Marshes is free to enter.
- How do I get to Exminster Marshes?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX6 8DZ.